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Senate roll call 317 · 35th Congress · Jun 2, 1858

To postpone further considerations of the resolutions relating to the recent seizure and search of american vessels by british cruisers in the gulf of mexico, a

On Jun 2, 1858, the Senate voted 28–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–7, Republicans 0–17, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

24

Did not vote

21

Date

Jun 2, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.