To suspend rules to introduce resolution that debate during daylight sessions of committee of the whole be confined to bill under consideration; that evening se

On May 3, 1858, the House voted 91–57. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 80–1, Republicans 6–52, Others 5–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 91
No: 57
Did not vote: 97
Date: May 3, 1858

By party

Democrats80 yes · 1 no · 54 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 52 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Elihu Benjamin Washburne R-IL voted yes
Timothy Davis R-MA voted yes
William Alanson Howard R-MI voted yes
Isaiah Dunn Clawson R-NJ voted yes
Matthias H. Nichols R-OH voted yes
Aaron Harlan R-OH voted yes
Paul Leidy D-PA voted no

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 resolution…: House Vote, May 3, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-188/to-suspend-rules-to-introduce-resolution-that-debate-during (accessed 2026-10-16).