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Senate roll call 144 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To amend S. 86 in the nature of a substitute to the second substitute providies that the state of minnesota shall be entitled to two representatives in Congress

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 23–26 (S 86). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–2. 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
23
No
26
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 31, 1858

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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