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Senate roll call 384 · 35th Congress · Jun 10, 1858

To amend an amendment to H. R. 556, which amendment relates to an act approved march 3, 1845 and in regard to rates of postage, and proposes to repeal so much o

On Jun 10, 1858, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–20, Republicans 15–0, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
22
No
20
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 10, 1858

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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