To table resolution in reference to alleged attempts of the executive to improperly influence the action of house members. (p. 969-2)

On Mar 4, 1858, the House voted 92–81. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–8, Republicans 2–71, Others 6–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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: 92
No: 81
Did not vote: 72
Date: Mar 4, 1858

By party

Democrats84 yes · 8 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 71 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Bussing Haskin D-NY voted no
Israel Thompson Hatch D-NY voted no
George Hunt Pendleton D-OH voted no
Matthias H. Nichols R-OH voted yes
Joseph Randolph Cockerill D-OH voted no
William Lawrence D-OH voted no
John Hickman D-PA voted no
John Rufus Edie R-PA voted yes
William Montgomery D-PA voted no
John Singleton Millson 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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