To table a resolution to appoint a select committee to investigate sale of fort snelling, adequacy of compensation and advisability of sale. (p. 2658-1)

On Jun 2, 1858, the House voted 83–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–9, Republicans 0–61, Others 2–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 9 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: 83
No: 77
Did not vote: 85
Date: Jun 2, 1858

By party

Democrats81 yes · 9 no · 45 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 61 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted no
Thomas Langrell Harris D-IL voted no
Aaron Shaw D-IL voted no
Robert Smith D-IL voted no
Samuel Scott Marshall D-IL voted no
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted no
Reuben Davis D-MS voted no
Daniel Edgar Sickles D-NY voted no
John Bussing Haskin D-NY voted no

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 a resolution to appoint a select…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-293/to-table-a-resolution-to-appoint-a-select-committee (accessed 2026-10-14).