To table a resolution to close debate on H.R. 3, a bill which makes appropriations for payment of pensions of United States for year ending june 30, 1859. (p.

On Jan 25, 1858, the House voted 77–108. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–96, Republicans 72–5, Others 4–8. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 77
No: 108
Did not vote: 58
Date: Jan 25, 1858

By party

Democrats2 yes · 96 no · 37 didn’t vote
Republicans72 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 8 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Timothy Davis R-IA voted no
John Calvin Mason D-KY voted yes
Timothy Davis R-MA voted no
Eli Thayer R-MA voted no
Reuben Davis D-MS voted yes
David Ritchie R-PA voted no
Samuel Anderson Purviance R-PA 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 close debate on…: House Vote, Jan 25, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-40/to-table-a-resolution-to-close-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-15).