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Senate roll call 302 · 35th Congress · May 31, 1858

To amend H. R. 200 so as to provide additional section forbidding public lands in the territory of kansas to be offered at public sale until expiration of one y

On May 31, 1858, the Senate voted 17–33 (S 402). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–31, Republicans 13–0, Others 1–2. 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

17

No

33

Did not vote

23

Date

May 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.