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Senate roll call 301 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To amend H. R. 200 so as to authorize the accounting officers of the treasury to examine the accounts between the United States and the several states which hav

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 33–19 (HR 200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–15, Republicans 12–4, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
19
Did not vote
21
Date
May 31, 1858

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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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