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Senate roll call 133 · 35th Congress · Mar 24, 1858

To postpone S. 65, the pacific railroad bill, in order to permit the consideration of S. 86 (11 stat. 285, app. 5/11/1858), a bill for the admission of the stat

On Mar 24, 1858, the Senate voted 30–16 (S 65). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–16, Republicans 16–0, Others 2–0. 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

30

No

16

Did not vote

27

Date

Mar 24, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.