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Senate roll call 171 · 35th Congress · Apr 15, 1858

To adjourn until monday next upon adjournment today.

On Apr 15, 1858, the Senate voted 13–35. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–17, Republicans 0–16, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
13
No
35
Did not vote
25
Date
Apr 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 17 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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