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Senate roll call 25 · 35th Congress · Mar 13, 1857

To table nominations of theodorus bailey and others to be officers in the U.S. Navy.

On Mar 13, 1857, the Senate voted 16–29. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–19, Republicans 3–9, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
16
No
29
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 13, 1857

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 19 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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