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House roll call 224 · 35th Congress · May 17, 1858

To adopt resolution that r.b. Hackney doorkeeper of this house, be and is hereby, dismissed from that office. (p. 2194-3)

On May 17, 1858, the House voted 141–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 72–23, Republicans 59–8, Others 10–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
141
No
34
Did not vote
70
Date
May 17, 1858

By party

  • Democrats72 yes · 23 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 8 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 3 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 adopt resolution that r.b. Hackney…: House Vote, May 17, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-224/to-adopt-resolution-that-r-b-hackney-doorkeeper-of (accessed 2026-10-16).

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