To pass H.R. 341, bill for relief of john harris, 90 years and destitute, former soldier in indian wars. (p. 2712-2)

On Jun 4, 1858, the House voted 122–8 (HR 341). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–8, Republicans 57–0, Others 12–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 122
No: 8
Did not vote: 115
Date: Jun 4, 1858

By party

Democrats53 yes · 8 no · 74 didn’t vote
Republicans57 yes · 0 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry D-AL voted no
John Anthony Quitman D-MS voted no
Henry Marchmore Shaw D-NC voted no
Thomas Ruffin D-NC voted no
Alfred Moore Scales D-NC voted no
George Washington Jones D-TN voted no
William Smith D-VA voted no
Sherrard Clemens D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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