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House roll call 225 · 35th Congress · May 17, 1858

To adjourn and prevent further action on election of doorkeeper. (p. 2195-2)

On May 17, 1858, the House voted 88–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 84–20, Republicans 1–73, Others 3–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
88
No
102
Did not vote
55
Date
May 17, 1858

By party

  • Democrats84 yes · 20 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 73 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 9 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 adjourn and prevent further action on…: House Vote, May 17, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-225/to-adjourn-and-prevent-further-action-on-election-of (accessed 2026-10-17).