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House roll call 287 · 35th Congress · Jun 2, 1858

To table resolution relating to report of select committee which investigated sale of fort snelling. (p. 2656-3)

On Jun 2, 1858, the House voted 68–140. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–47, Republicans 0–80, Others 1–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
68
No
140
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 47 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 80 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 13 no · 3 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 resolution relating to report of…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-287/to-table-resolution-relating-to-report-of-select-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).