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Senate roll call 450 · 35th Congress · Dec 21, 1858

To pass S. 321, appropriating $50,000 for deepening of the channel over the ST. Clair flats in michigan. (p.155)

On Dec 21, 1858, the Senate voted 29–22 (S 321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–21, Republicans 19–0, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
29
No
22
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 21, 1858

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 21 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 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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