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House roll call 19 · 35th Congress · Dec 23, 1857

To table the resolution and preamble that the committee on territories be instructed to report the facts regarding an apparent rebellion in the territory of uta

On Dec 23, 1857, the House voted 72–118. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–76, Republicans 42–37, Others 6–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
72
No
118
Did not vote
55
Date
Dec 23, 1857

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 76 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 37 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 5 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 the resolution and preamble that…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-19/to-table-the-resolution-and-preamble-that-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).

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