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Senate roll call 262 · 35th Congress · May 19, 1858

To amend an amendment to S. 10, now providing that all duties on SALT imported into the United States after dec. 31, 1859, be and the same are hereby, repealed,

On May 19, 1858, the Senate voted 20–37 (S 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–30, Republicans 15–4, Others 1–3. 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

20

No

37

Did not vote

16

Date

May 19, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.