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House roll call 162 · 35th Congress · Apr 23, 1858

To adopt a motion that the house resolve itself into a comm. Of the whole house on the state of the union to take up the private calendar. (j.p. 673)

On Apr 23, 1858, the House voted 129–64. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–40, Republicans 66–14, Others 3–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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

129

No

64

Did not vote

52

Date

Apr 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.