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Senate roll call 269 · 35th Congress · May 22, 1858

To table resolution, providing that the secretary of the Senate be directed to pay to the employees of the Senate who did not receive same at the last session o

On May 22, 1858, the Senate voted 33–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–10, Republicans 12–5, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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

33

No

17

Did not vote

23

Date

May 22, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.