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House roll call 137 · 35th Congress · Apr 5, 1858

To table the motion to reconsider vote agreeing to amendment to H.R. 313, the bill to provide volunteers for defense of texas.

On Apr 5, 1858, the House voted 111–100 (HR 313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–88, Republicans 84–1, Others 4–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
111
No
100
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 88 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 11 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 table the motion to reconsider vote…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-137/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-vote-agreeing-to (accessed 2026-10-17).