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House roll call 93 · 35th Congress · Feb 15, 1858

To table a resolution that john w. Wolcott be committed by the sergeant-of-arms to the jail of the district of columbia on the charge of failing to answer quest

On Feb 15, 1858, the House voted 34–158. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–87, Republicans 13–63, Others 5–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
34
No
158
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 87 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 63 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 8 no · 4 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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