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Senate roll call 405 · 35th Congress · Jun 12, 1858

To adopt first branch of an amendment to H. R. 555 (app. 6/14/1858), a bill to supply deficiencies in appropriations for expenses of indian department and for f

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 22–14 (HR 555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–11, Republicans 8–3, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
22
No
14
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 11 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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