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House roll call 156 · 35th Congress · Apr 21, 1858

To table a resolution and an amendment thereto relating to nebraska contested election, which allow parties involved the further time of 60 days to take and ret

On Apr 21, 1858, the House voted 86–107. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 43–59, Republicans 36–45, Others 7–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 79 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
86
No
107
Did not vote
51
Date
Apr 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 59 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 45 no · 12 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 table a resolution and an amendment…: House Vote, Apr 21, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-156/to-table-a-resolution-and-an-amendment-thereto-relating (accessed 2026-10-14).

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