1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 128 (35th Congress)

Senate roll call 128 · 35th Congress · Mar 23, 1858

To concur in amendment to S. 161 so as to insert after the word "state", in the 9th line of second section: "that nothing in this act shall be construed to abri

On Mar 23, 1858, the Senate voted 31–23 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–3, Republicans 0–19, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

31

No

23

Did not vote

19

Date

Mar 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.