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Senate roll call 238 · 35th Congress · May 13, 1858

To postpone the prior orders of the day, in order to proceed to the consideration of H. R. 201 (app. 6/2/1858), a bill to make appropriations for the legislativ

On May 13, 1858, the Senate voted 32–20 (HR 201). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–16, Republicans 17–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

20

Did not vote

21

Date

May 13, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.