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House roll call 262 · 35th Congress · May 25, 1858

To pass H.R. 541 a bill relating to railway on pennsylvania avenue in washington, d.c. (p. 2388-3)

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 100–82 (HR 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–70, Republicans 70–8, Others 7–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

100

No

82

Did not vote

63

Date

May 25, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.