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House roll call 24 · 35th Congress · Jan 11, 1858

To suspend rules and introduce a resolution that the states be again called for the introduction of bills and resolution to which no objection shall be made and

On Jan 11, 1858, the House voted 96–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–75, Republicans 69–6, Others 4–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
96
No
86
Did not vote
63
Date
Jan 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 75 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 5 no · 8 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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