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Senate roll call 207 · 35th Congress · Apr 26, 1858

To proceed to consideration of the report of the committee of commerce on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the bill S. 161. (p.1804, col.3)

On Apr 26, 1858, the Senate voted 32–9 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–1, Republicans 6–8, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
32
No
9
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 26, 1858

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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