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Senate roll call 319 · 35th Congress · Jun 2, 1858

To consider the resolution which provides that the committee on foreign relations be instructed to inquire into and report to the Senate upon the expediency of

On Jun 2, 1858, the Senate voted 16–33. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–18, Republicans 4–13, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
16
No
33
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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