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Senate roll call 85 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1858

To pass the substitute for S. 79, a bill to increase the military establishment which substitute authorizes the President to call for volunteers to serve for TW

On Feb 25, 1858, the Senate voted 16–35 (S 79). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–19, Republicans 2–16, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
16
No
35
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 25, 1858

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 19 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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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