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House roll call 296 · 35th Congress · Jun 3, 1858

To suspend rules so as to introduce a resolution that the President be required to instruct navy to arrest any offending vessels until reparation is made by bri

On Jun 3, 1858, the House voted 154–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 104–0, Republicans 36–42, Others 14–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
154
No
43
Did not vote
48
Date
Jun 3, 1858

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 0 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 42 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others14 yes · 1 no · 2 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 suspend rules so as to introduce a…: House Vote, Jun 3, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-296/to-suspend-rules-so-as-to-introduce-a-resolution (accessed 2026-10-15).

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