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House roll call 153 · 35th Congress · Apr 20, 1858

To table S. 232, an act to establish auxiliary guard for protection of persons and property in the city of washington and repealing all acts previously passed i

On Apr 20, 1858, the House voted 93–97 (S 232). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–73, Republicans 65–19, Others 8–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
93
No
97
Did not vote
55
Date
Apr 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 73 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 19 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 5 no · 4 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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