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Senate roll call 137 · 35th Congress · Mar 29, 1858

To amend bill S. 86, by providing that a census shall be taken, to determine the number of representatives minnesota would be entitled to send to Congress acour

On Mar 29, 1858, the Senate voted 22–21 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–20, Republicans 15–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
22
No
21
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 29, 1858

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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