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House roll call 264 · 35th Congress · May 26, 1858

To concur in Senate amendment #9 to H.R. 201, which amendment provides to pay reporters of Senate the usual extra compensation for first session of 35th congres

On May 26, 1858, the House voted 114–69 (HR 201). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–55, Republicans 69–7, Others 4–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 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
114
No
69
Did not vote
62
Date
May 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 55 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 7 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 7 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in Senate amendment #9 to H.R…: House Vote, May 26, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-264/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-9-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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