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Senate roll call 297 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To amend an amendment to H. R. 200 by insertion of a new section authorizing the secretary of the treasury to pay the state of maine for the amount spent in def

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 42–7 (HR 200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–7, Republicans 18–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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

42

No

7

Did not vote

24

Date

May 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.