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House roll call 223 · 35th Congress · May 17, 1858

To order a call of the house. (p. 2186-3)

On May 17, 1858, the House voted 35–75. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–46, Republicans 24–24, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
35
No
75
Did not vote
135
Date
May 17, 1858

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 46 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 24 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no · 11 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 order a call of the house. (p. 2186-3): House Vote, May 17, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-223/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-2186 (accessed 2026-10-17).