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Senate roll call 272 · 35th Congress · May 24, 1858

To postpone the special order of the day, and the prior general orders, in order to proceed to the consideration of S. 396, a bill to authorize a loan not excee

On May 24, 1858, the Senate voted 34–20 (S 396). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–3, Republicans 0–16, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

34

No

20

Did not vote

19

Date

May 24, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.