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Senate roll call 134 · 35th Congress · Mar 24, 1858

To amend S. 86 (11 stat. 285, app. 5/11/1858), a bill for admission of the state of minnesota into the union, by giving minnesota two representatives in the hou

On Mar 24, 1858, the Senate voted 12–33 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–14, Republicans 0–17, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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

12

No

33

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 24, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.