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Senate roll call 253 · 35th Congress · May 18, 1858

To consent to the nomination of alton c. Davis, to be U.S. District attorney in the territory of kansas. (p.403, p.418)

On May 18, 1858, the Senate voted 29–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–1, Republicans 0–10, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
11
Did not vote
33
Date
May 18, 1858

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 10 no · 11 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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