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House roll call 6 · 35th Congress · Dec 9, 1857

To table a resolution to appoint a committee to examine the laws in relation to the printing for the house. (p. 23-1)

On Dec 9, 1857, the House voted 82–126. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–117, Republicans 80–0, Others 1–9. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
82
No
126
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 9, 1857

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 117 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no · 7 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 appoint a committee…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1857,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-H-6/to-table-a-resolution-to-appoint-a-committee-to (accessed 2026-10-17).