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Senate roll call 418 · 35th Congress · Jun 14, 1858

To table resolution to remove the injunction of secrecy from such papers received before jan. 1, 1845, belonging to the executive files of the Senate as the SEC

On Jun 14, 1858, the Senate voted 17–33. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–17, Republicans 0–12, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
17
No
33
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 17 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table resolution to remove the injunction…: Senate Vote, Jun 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-418/to-table-resolution-to-remove-the-injunction-of-secrecy (accessed 2026-10-17).