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House roll call 126 · 35th Congress · Mar 22, 1858

To table resolution which provides for sergeant-at-arms to release from custody and deliver to the marshall of the district of columbia, one john w. Wolcott, no

On Mar 22, 1858, the House voted 59–123. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–56, Republicans 22–60, Others 4–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 55 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
59
No
123
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 22, 1858

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 56 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 60 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 7 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 table resolution which provides for…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-126/to-table-resolution-which-provides-for-sergeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-15).

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