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Senate roll call 140 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To amend S. 86 in the nature of a substitute to second SEC., said substitute being; "that the said state (minn.) shall be entitled to three (3) representatives

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 14–34 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–15, Republicans 0–16, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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

14

No

34

Did not vote

25

Date

Mar 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.