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Senate roll call 233 · 35th Congress · May 12, 1858

To amend S. 10, repealing all laws or parts of laws allowing bounties to vessels employed in the bank or other cod fisheries, by extending from dec. 31, 1859 to

On May 12, 1858, the Senate voted 27–28 (S 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–28, Republicans 20–0, Others 3–0. 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

27

No

28

Did not vote

18

Date

May 12, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.