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Senate roll call 282 · 35th Congress · May 27, 1858

To postpone action on S. 25, a bill to grant to every person who is the head of a family and a citizen of the U.S. A homestead of 160 acres of land out of the

On May 27, 1858, the Senate voted 30–22 (S 25). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–10, Republicans 4–11, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

30

No

22

Did not vote

21

Date

May 27, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.