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House roll call 173 · 35th Congress · Apr 26, 1858

To suspend rules to introduce a resolution for paying to widows of samuel brenton, john g. Montgomery and james lockhart, elected members of this house, the com

On Apr 26, 1858, the House voted 67–103. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–62, Republicans 33–34, Others 2–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 65 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
67
No
103
Did not vote
75
Date
Apr 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 62 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 34 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 7 no · 8 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 to introduce a resolution…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-173/to-suspend-rules-to-introduce-a-resolution-for-paying (accessed 2026-10-16).

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