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Senate roll call 177 · 35th Congress · Apr 20, 1858

To consent to the nomination of henry s. Fitch, to be U.S. Attorney for the northern district of illinois. (p.366, p.360)

On Apr 20, 1858, the Senate voted 25–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–2, Republicans 0–14, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
25
No
16
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 20, 1858

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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