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Senate roll call 299 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To sustain the decision of the chair, which ruled out of order the amendment to reimburse georgia for money paid two companies of militia for service in protect

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 24–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–12, Republicans 12–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
24
No
14
Did not vote
35
Date
May 31, 1858

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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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