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House roll call 25 · 35th Congress · Jan 11, 1858

To table a resolution to print 5000 extra copies of letters to the secretary of treasury, communicating report of superintendant of coast survey for year 1857,

On Jan 11, 1858, the House voted 84–122. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 57–55, Republicans 23–59, Others 4–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
84
No
122
Did not vote
39
Date
Jan 11, 1858

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 55 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 59 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table a resolution to print 5000 extra…: House Vote, Jan 11, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-25/to-table-a-resolution-to-print-5000-extra-copies (accessed 2026-10-16).