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House roll call 242 · 35th Congress · May 21, 1858

To excuse MR. Stanton from voting on MR. Morgan's motion to appeal from the decision of the chair that MR. Grow's motion for house to resolve into committee of

On May 21, 1858, the House voted 75–102. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–32, Republicans 10–61, Others 2–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
75
No
102
Did not vote
68
Date
May 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats63 yes · 32 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 61 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 9 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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