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House roll call 199 · 35th Congress · May 11, 1858

To adopt an amendment to S. 86, (11 stat. 285, app. 5-11-58) an act for admission of minnesota into the union, which provides for one instead of two representat

On May 11, 1858, the House voted 72–117 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–69, Republicans 29–48, Others 13–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 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

72

No

117

Did not vote

56

Date

May 11, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.