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Senate roll call 43 · 35th Congress · Jan 5, 1858

To adopt a resolution providing that S. 28 for the relief of alexander j. Atocha, together with the report of the committee on foreign relations and the papers

On Jan 5, 1858, the Senate voted 31–15 (S 28). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–7, Republicans 13–4, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
31
No
15
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 5, 1858

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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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