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Senate roll call 126 · 35th Congress · Mar 15, 1858

To table motion that Senate proceed to hear excuses of absentees, and also to table amendment thereto to include all senators who have been absent without leave

On Mar 15, 1858, the Senate voted 27–3 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–0, Republicans 6–3, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

27

No

3

Did not vote

43

Date

Mar 15, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.