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Senate roll call 443 · 35th Congress · Dec 15, 1858

To bring up for consideration H. R. 2, the agricultural colleges bill, and bypass unfinished business, S. 65. (p.94, col.2)

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 24–24 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–23, Republicans 16–1, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
24
No
24
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 23 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 1 no · 4 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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