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House roll call 191 · 35th Congress · May 6, 1858

To adopt second amendment to H.R. 201, which amendment makes an insertion relating to additional compensation to reporters for congressional globe for reporting

On May 6, 1858, the House voted 88–61 (HR 201). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–55, Republicans 59–4, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
88
No
61
Did not vote
96
Date
May 6, 1858

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 55 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 4 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 2 no · 8 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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