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House roll call 238 · 35th Congress · May 20, 1858

To table appeal from decision of chair on question relating to seating of members-elect from minnesota. (p. 2277-2)

On May 20, 1858, the House voted 112–83. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 109–0, Republicans 1–73, Others 2–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
112
No
83
Did not vote
50
Date
May 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 73 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 10 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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