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Senate roll call 135 · 35th Congress · Mar 25, 1858

To postpone S. 86, in order to take up H. R. 313, a bill relating to the organization of a regiment of mounted volunteers for the defense of the frontiers of te

On Mar 25, 1858, the Senate voted 10–31 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–13, Republicans 0–17, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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
10
No
31
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 13 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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