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Senate roll call 364 · 35th Congress · Jun 8, 1858

To amend H. R. 243, by authorizing the secretary of war to sell to the post office department fire-arms as may be necessary to protect mail stages and emigrant

On Jun 8, 1858, the Senate voted 14–26 (HR 243). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–14, Republicans 4–10, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
14
No
26
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 8, 1858

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 14 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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