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House roll call 101 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1858

To send to select committee the resolution relating to expulsion of o.b. Matteson. (p. 889-1)

On Feb 25, 1858, the House voted 94–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–32, Republicans 27–50, Others 7–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
94
No
86
Did not vote
65
Date
Feb 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats60 yes · 32 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 50 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 4 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 send to select committee the resolution…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-101/to-send-to-select-committee-the-resolution-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-16).

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