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House roll call 336 · 35th Congress · Jun 11, 1858

To concur in ninth Senate amendment to H.R. 556, which amendment provides that franking privilege now accorded to members of Congress be abolished. (p. 2975-2)

On Jun 11, 1858, the House voted 71–83 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–43, Republicans 32–32, Others 2–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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

71

No

83

Did not vote

91

Date

Jun 11, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.