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House roll call 34 · 35th Congress · Jan 18, 1858

To adopt the resolution that the committee on judiciary be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill to regulate and restrain the immigratio

On Jan 18, 1858, the House voted 137–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–31, Republicans 70–6, Others 11–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
137
No
38
Did not vote
70
Date
Jan 18, 1858

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 31 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 1 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 adopt the resolution that the committee…: House Vote, Jan 18, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-34/to-adopt-the-resolution-that-the-committee-on-judiciary (accessed 2026-10-17).