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Senate roll call 261 · 35th Congress · May 19, 1858

To postpone consideration of the special order of the day, in order to proceed to the consideration of S. 341, a bill making appropriations for repairing and se

On May 19, 1858, the Senate voted 22–34 (S 341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–31, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

22

No

34

Did not vote

17

Date

May 19, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.