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Senate roll call 143 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To amend S. 86 in the nature of a substitute for the second section, which substitute provides that the state of minn. Be entitled to two (2) representatives in

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 20–27 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–8, Republicans 0–16, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

20

No

27

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.