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House roll call 149 · 35th Congress · Apr 15, 1858

To suspend rules so that house resolve itself into the committee of the whole on the state of the union for the purpose of taking up public bills.

On Apr 15, 1858, the House voted 118–69. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–66, Republicans 79–0, Others 10–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
118
No
69
Did not vote
58
Date
Apr 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 66 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 no · 4 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 suspend rules so that house resolve…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-149/to-suspend-rules-so-that-house-resolve-itself-into (accessed 2026-10-15).

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