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House roll call 249 · 35th Congress · May 22, 1858

To order a call of the house. (p. 2309-1)

On May 22, 1858, the House voted 37–118. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–48, Republicans 9–62, Others 3–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
37
No
118
Did not vote
90
Date
May 22, 1858

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 48 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 62 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 8 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. 2309-1): House Vote, May 22, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-249/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-p-2309 (accessed 2026-10-17).