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Senate roll call 2 · 35th Congress · Mar 9, 1857

To adopt the proposed list of standing committees of the Senate. (p.384 col.3)

On Mar 9, 1857, the Senate voted 29–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Republicans 1–17. 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

29

No

18

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 9, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.