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Senate roll call 259 · 35th Congress · May 19, 1858

To take up for consideration H. R. 2, a bill donating public lands to the several states which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mecha

On May 19, 1858, the Senate voted 28–25 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–25, Republicans 17–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

28

No

25

Did not vote

20

Date

May 19, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.