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Senate roll call 348 · 35th Congress · Jun 7, 1858

To amend an amendment to H.R. 199, which amendment provides for construction of steam screw sloops-of-war and one side-wheel steamer, by adding an insertion whi

On Jun 7, 1858, the Senate voted 6–40 (HR 199). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–23, Republicans 0–13, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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
6
No
40
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 7, 1858

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 23 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 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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