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Senate roll call 191 · 35th Congress · Apr 23, 1858

To sustain the decision of the chair appealed from during consideration of bill S. 46 to grant the right of preemption in certain lands to the yearly meeting of

On Apr 23, 1858, the Senate voted 26–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Republicans 2–16, Others 3–1. 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

26

No

23

Did not vote

24

Date

Apr 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.