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Senate roll call 141 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To amend amendment to S. 86 so as to authorize that two (2) representatives be sent to the Congress of the United States by the state of minnesota instead of TH

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 11–33 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–19, Republicans 4–12, Others 2–2. 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

11

No

33

Did not vote

29

Date

Mar 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.