To amend S. 232, an act to establish auxiliary guard for the city of washington, so as to provide for appointment of four police commissioners to constitute boa

On Apr 20, 1858, the House voted 90–101 (S 232). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–96, Republicans 78–4, Others 10–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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: 90
No: 101
Did not vote: 54
Date: Apr 20, 1858

By party

Democrats2 yes · 96 no · 37 didn’t vote
Republicans78 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted no
Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted yes
John M. Wood R-ME voted no
Lewis Davis Campbell R-OH voted no
Benjamin Franklin Leiter R-OH voted no
William Montgomery D-PA voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 232, an act to establish…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-154/to-amend-s-232-an-act-to-establish-auxiliary (accessed 2026-10-17).