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House roll call 228 · 35th Congress · May 18, 1858

To order a call of the house. (p. 2211-1)

On May 18, 1858, the House voted 64–110. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–52, Republicans 18–48, Others 1–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 63 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
64
No
110
Did not vote
71
Date
May 18, 1858

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 52 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 48 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 10 no · 6 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. 2211-1): House Vote, May 18, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-228/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-2211 (accessed 2026-10-17).