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House roll call 139 · 35th Congress · Apr 5, 1858

To table H.R. 478, which provides for police protection in the city of washington. (p. 1478-3)

On Apr 5, 1858, the House voted 33–171 (HR 478). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–101, Republicans 26–57, Others 1–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
33
No
171
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 101 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 57 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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