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Senate roll call 198 · 35th Congress · Apr 24, 1858

To pass H. R. 306.

On Apr 24, 1858, the Senate voted 29–19 (HR 306). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–2, Republicans 0–17, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

29

No

19

Did not vote

25

Date

Apr 24, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.