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Senate roll call 215 · 35th Congress · Apr 30, 1858

To adjourn until monday next upon adjournment today. (p.1900)

On Apr 30, 1858, the Senate voted 24–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Republicans 5–9, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
24
No
20
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 30, 1858

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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