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Senate roll call 413 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To adopt H. J. RES. 37, in regard to carrying the U.S. Mail from ST. Joseph, mo., to placerville, california.

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 29–17 (HJR 37). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–16, Republicans 15–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
29
No
17
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 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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