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House roll call 211 · 35th Congress · May 13, 1858

To table amended amendment to resolution relating to seating of members from minnesota, providing to refer credentials and certificates to committee of election

On May 13, 1858, the House voted 17–172. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–82, Republicans 2–77, Others 0–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
172
Did not vote
56
Date
May 13, 1858

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 82 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 77 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 13 no · 4 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 amended amendment to resolution…: House Vote, May 13, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-211/to-table-amended-amendment-to-resolution-relating-to-seating (accessed 2026-10-14).

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