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Senate roll call 228 · 35th Congress · May 10, 1858

To refer to the court of claims, the bill S. 222 for the relief of jeremiah moore, in order that said court of claims can ascertain the facts judicially. (p.20

On May 10, 1858, the Senate voted 13–27 (S 222). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–8, Republicans 0–17, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
13
No
27
Did not vote
33
Date
May 10, 1858

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 8 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 17 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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