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House roll call 240 · 35th Congress · May 20, 1858

To adjourn. (p. 277-3)

On May 20, 1858, the House voted 87–78. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–70, Republicans 60–5, Others 6–3. 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

87

No

78

Did not vote

80

Date

May 20, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.