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Senate roll call 234 · 35th Congress · May 12, 1858

To concur in an amendment to S. 10, said amendment extending the time in which bounties may be received. (p.2082, col.2)

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

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 28 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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