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Senate roll call 279 · 35th Congress · May 26, 1858

To pass S. 396.

On May 26, 1858, the Senate voted 28–14 (S 396). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–3, Republicans 0–10, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
28
No
14
Did not vote
30
Date
May 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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