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House roll call 255 · 35th Congress · May 25, 1858

To refer papers to committee of elections regarding ohio contested election case of vallandigham VS. Campbell, both parties to be allowed to take further testim

On May 25, 1858, the House voted 92–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–113, Republicans 84–0, Others 8–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
92
No
116
Did not vote
37
Date
May 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 113 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 refer papers to committee of elections…: House Vote, May 25, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-255/to-refer-papers-to-committee-of-elections-regarding-ohio (accessed 2026-10-17).