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Senate roll call 163 · 35th Congress · Apr 7, 1858

To pass S. 86 (11 stat. 285, app. 5/11/1858), a bill for the admission of the state of minnesota into the union. (p.1516)

On Apr 7, 1858, the Senate voted 49–3 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–2, Republicans 19–0, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

49

No

3

Did not vote

21

Date

Apr 7, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.