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Senate roll call 139 · 35th Congress · Mar 30, 1858

To consent to the nomination of william selden to be U.S. Marshal for the district of columbia. (p.356, p.338)

On Mar 30, 1858, the Senate voted 31–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–8, Republicans 8–6, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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

14

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 30, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.