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House roll call 208 · 35th Congress · May 13, 1858

To amend a resolution relating to members from minnesota, so as to provide that certificates and credentials of w.w. Phelps and james m. Cavanaugh claiming seat

On May 13, 1858, the House voted 91–84. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–83, Republicans 76–0, Others 11–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
91
No
84
Did not vote
70
Date
May 13, 1858

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 83 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans76 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 1 no · 5 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 amend a resolution relating to members…: House Vote, May 13, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-208/to-amend-a-resolution-relating-to-members-from-minnesota (accessed 2026-10-17).