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Senate roll call 183 · 35th Congress · Apr 21, 1858

To concur in an amendment to H. R. 306, which amendment reduces the appropriation for the transportation of troops during the years of 1859 and 1860. (p.1711,

On Apr 21, 1858, the Senate voted 22–26 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–24, Republicans 17–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
26
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to H. R. 306…: Senate Vote, Apr 21, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-183/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-306 (accessed 2026-10-17).