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House roll call 342 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To adopt report from conference committee relating to H.R. 558, a bill to appropriate for ocean transport of U.S. Mail. (p. 3030-1)

On Jun 12, 1858, the House voted 98–72 (HR 558). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–48, Republicans 49–16, Others 2–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
98
No
72
Did not vote
75
Date
Jun 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 48 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans49 yes · 16 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 8 no · 7 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 adopt report from conference committee…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-342/to-adopt-report-from-conference-committee-relating-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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