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Senate roll call 82 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1858

To amend in the nature of a substitute S. 79, a bill to increase the military establishment, which substitute authorizes the President to call for volunteers fo

On Feb 25, 1858, the Senate voted 23–26 (S 79). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–25, Republicans 17–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

23

No

26

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 25, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.