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House roll call 261 · 35th Congress · May 25, 1858

To table H.R. 541, a bill relating to railway along pennsylvania avenue in washington city in the district of columbia. (p. 2388-3)

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 87–100 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–25, Republicans 8–69, Others 5–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

100

Did not vote

58

Date

May 25, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.