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Senate roll call 449 · 35th Congress · Dec 21, 1858

To take up for consideration S. 321, a bill to make appropriation to deepen the channel over the ST. Clair flats in michigan. (p.155, col.1)

On Dec 21, 1858, the Senate voted 31–20 (S 321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–18, Republicans 19–0, Others 2–2. 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

31

No

20

Did not vote

22

Date

Dec 21, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.