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House roll call 275 · 35th Congress · May 28, 1858

To table H.R. 558, (11 stat. 364, app. 6-14-58), a bill making appropriation for transportation of U.S. Mail by ocean steamer and otherwise during year ending j

On May 28, 1858, the House voted 87–106 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 49–54, Republicans 29–47, Others 9–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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

106

Did not vote

52

Date

May 28, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.