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Senate roll call 151 · 35th Congress · Apr 1, 1858

To pass H. R. 313. (p.1433a, col.1)

On Apr 1, 1858, the Senate voted 41–13 (HR 313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–0, Republicans 4–13, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
41
No
13
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 1, 1858

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 313. (p.1433a, col.1): Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-151/to-pass-h-r-313-p-1433a-col-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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