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Senate roll call 184 · 35th Congress · Apr 21, 1858

To concur in an amendment to H. R. 306, which amendment eliminates the clause to pay reporters of the house for reporting the debates of the present session of

On Apr 21, 1858, the Senate voted 33–13 (HR 306). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–7, Republicans 13–4, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
33
No
13
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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