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House roll call 155 · 35th Congress · Apr 20, 1858

To table S. 232, a bill to provide an auxiliary guard for the city of washington. (p. 1698-2)

On Apr 20, 1858, the House voted 111–79 (S 232). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–79, Republicans 80–0, Others 13–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

111

No

79

Did not vote

55

Date

Apr 20, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.