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Senate roll call 142 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To amend S. 86 in the nature of a substitute for second section, which substitute provides that until new census be taken the state shall be entitled to three (

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 14–36 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–14, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

14

No

36

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.