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Senate roll call 436 · 35th Congress · Dec 13, 1858

To postpone the previous orders so as to resume consideration of S. 65, the pacific railroad bill.

On Dec 13, 1858, the Senate voted 30–18 (S 65). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–12, Republicans 11–5, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
30
No
18
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 13, 1858

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 12 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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