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House roll call 213 · 35th Congress · May 14, 1858

To pass H.R. 479, a bill to make appropriation to construct wagon and emigrant road in the new mexico territory. (p. 2133-2)

On May 14, 1858, the House voted 64–80 (HR 479). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–47, Republicans 36–31, Others 7–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
64
No
80
Did not vote
101
Date
May 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 47 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 31 no · 26 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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