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House roll call 317 · 35th Congress · Jun 8, 1858

To table Senate amendment 64 to H.R. 200 which amendment would provide that all diplomatic and consular officers appointed under act of reorganizing of march 1,

On Jun 8, 1858, the House voted 68–102 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–51, Republicans 25–48, Others 7–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
68
No
102
Did not vote
75
Date
Jun 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 51 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 48 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 3 no · 7 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 table Senate amendment 64 to H.R. 200…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-317/to-table-senate-amendment-64-to-h-r-200 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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