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Senate roll call 194 · 35th Congress · Apr 24, 1858

To consent to the nomination of john cadwalader to be U.S. District court judge for the eastern district of pennsylvania. (p.368, p.364)

On Apr 24, 1858, the Senate voted 30–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–0, Republicans 3–8, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
30
No
8
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 24, 1858

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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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