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Senate roll call 390 · 35th Congress · Jun 10, 1858

To amend H. R. 556, by abolishing franking privileges now accorded to members of Congress effective after march 4, 1859.

On Jun 10, 1858, the Senate voted 38–4 (HR 556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–3, Republicans 14–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
38
No
4
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 10, 1858

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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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