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Senate roll call 131 · 35th Congress · Mar 23, 1858

To pass S. 161, providing for admission of kansas into the union.

On Mar 23, 1858, the Senate voted 33–25 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–4, Republicans 0–19, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

33

No

25

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.