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Senate roll call 406 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To adopt 2nd branch of amendment to H. R. 555, a bill to supply deficiencies in the indian department, so as to attach the witchita agency to the superintendenc

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 15–22 (HR 555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–18, Republicans 6–4, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

15

No

22

Did not vote

36

Date

Jun 12, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.