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House roll call 197 · 35th Congress · May 6, 1858

To proceed to consideration of business on speaker's table. (p. 2002)

On May 6, 1858, the House voted 93–83 (HJR 28). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–56, Republicans 52–17, Others 4–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
93
No
83
Did not vote
69
Date
May 6, 1858

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 56 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 17 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 10 no · 3 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 proceed to consideration of business on…: House Vote, May 6, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-197/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-business-on-speakers-table (accessed 2026-10-17).

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