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Senate roll call 127 · 35th Congress · Mar 15, 1858

To postpone further consideration of S. 161 until 11:30 tomorrow.

On Mar 15, 1858, the Senate voted 15–18 (S 161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–17, Republicans 12–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
15
No
18
Did not vote
40
Date
Mar 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 17 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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