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House roll call 257 · 35th Congress · May 25, 1858

To amend resolution relating to ohio contested election case so as to provide that lewis d. Campbell is not entitled to seat as representative from third distri

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 109–103. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 106–10, Republicans 1–83, Others 2–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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
109
No
103
Did not vote
33
Date
May 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats106 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 83 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 10 no · 5 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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