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Senate roll call 298 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To amend H. R. 200 so as to provide compensation to diplomatic and salaried consular officers appointed under the act approved march 1, 1855, for time occupied

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 17–34 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–18, Republicans 4–13, Others 2–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
17
No
34
Did not vote
22
Date
May 31, 1858

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 18 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no

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 amend H. R. 200 so as to provide…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-298/to-amend-h-r-200-so-as-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).