To amend amendment to resolution stating that vacancy exists in the representation from third congressional district of ohio and that speaker is directed to so

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 92–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–113, Republicans 84–0, Others 8–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 92
No: 116
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 25, 1858

By party

Democrats0 yes · 113 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans84 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend amendment to resolution stating…: House Vote, May 25, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-256/to-amend-amendment-to-resolution-stating-that-vacancy-exists (accessed 2026-10-15).