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Senate roll call 223 · 35th Congress · May 5, 1858

To adopt S. J. RES. 32 (6/3/1858), providing that Congress entertains a high sense of devotion to duty, the coolness, courage and conduct of commander william l

On May 5, 1858, the Senate voted 32–8 (SJR 32). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Republicans 15–1, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
32
No
8
Did not vote
33
Date
May 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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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