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Senate roll call 114 · 35th Congress · Mar 15, 1858

To postpone until 12:30 tomorrow further consideration of S.161. (no quorum voting.)

On Mar 15, 1858, the Senate voted 9–20 (S 161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–20, Republicans 7–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
9
No
20
Did not vote
44
Date
Mar 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 20 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 0 no · 14 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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