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House roll call 215 · 35th Congress · May 14, 1858

To reconsider vote ordering H.R. 578, (11 stat. 293, app. 5-24-58), a bill to provide relief to issac drew and others who settled on public lands in wisconsin,

On May 14, 1858, the House voted 25–119 (HR 578). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–42, Republicans 0–66, Others 1–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
25
No
119
Did not vote
101
Date
May 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 42 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 66 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 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 reconsider vote ordering H.R. 578, (11…: House Vote, May 14, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-215/to-reconsider-vote-ordering-h-r-578-11-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).