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Senate roll call 249 · 35th Congress · May 15, 1858

To pass S. 191, a bill for the benefit of washington public schools.

On May 15, 1858, the Senate voted 26–13 (S 191). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–12, Republicans 12–1, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
13
Did not vote
34
Date
May 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 12 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 1 no · 8 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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