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Senate roll call 130 · 35th Congress · Mar 23, 1858

To amend, in the nature of a substitute S. 161, by striking out all of the bill after the enacting clause and substituting a proposal to submit the lecompton co

On Mar 23, 1858, the Senate voted 24–34 (S 161). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–31, Republicans 18–1, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

24

No

34

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.