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Senate roll call 270 · 35th Congress · May 22, 1858

To pass H. R. 300 (app. 5/11/58), an act declaring the title to landwarrants in certain cases. (p.2302)

On May 22, 1858, the Senate voted 44–3 (HR 300). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–3, Republicans 18–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
44
No
3
Did not vote
26
Date
May 22, 1858

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 300 (app. 5/11/58), an act…: Senate Vote, May 22, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-270/to-pass-h-r-300-app-5-11-58 (accessed 2026-10-17).