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House roll call 163 · 35th Congress · Apr 23, 1858

To postpone further consideration of S. 161 until the second monday in may instead of thursday of week after. (p. 1768)

On Apr 23, 1858, the House voted 108–105 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–102, Republicans 86–0, Others 8–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
108
No
105
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 23, 1858

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 102 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 6 no · 3 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 postpone further consideration of S. 161…: House Vote, Apr 23, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-163/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-s-161-until-the (accessed 2026-10-17).