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Senate roll call 304 · 35th Congress · Jun 1, 1858

To sustain decision of the chair, which ruled out of order a motion to amend an amendment by adding appropriation for a federal building in jefferson city, mo.,

On Jun 1, 1858, the Senate voted 33–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–9, Republicans 14–1, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
11
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 1, 1858

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 9 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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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