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Senate roll call 33 · 35th Congress · Dec 19, 1857

To adjourn.

On Dec 19, 1857, the Senate voted 18–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–25, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–2. 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

18

No

27

Did not vote

28

Date

Dec 19, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.