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Senate roll call 318 · 35th Congress · Jun 2, 1858

To rescind resolution directing a recess of the Senate each day from four to six o'clock.

On Jun 2, 1858, the Senate voted 32–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–8, Republicans 4–14, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
32
No
23
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To rescind resolution directing a recess of…: Senate Vote, Jun 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-318/to-rescind-resolution-directing-a-recess-of-the-senate (accessed 2026-10-17).