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Senate roll call 447 · 35th Congress · Dec 20, 1858

To amend S. 65 by eliminating requirement that all duties on imported iron used for said road shall be charged to the contracting party and paid by deduction FR

On Dec 20, 1858, the Senate voted 25–23 (S 65). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–22, Republicans 15–1, Others 4–0. 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

25

No

23

Did not vote

25

Date

Dec 20, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.