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Senate roll call 429 · 35th Congress · Jun 16, 1858

To consent to the nomination of george l. Macmanus to be U.S. Consul at chihuahua. (p.464, p.445-447)

On Jun 16, 1858, the Senate voted 26–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–7, Republicans 1–4, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
26
No
11
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 16, 1858

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 7 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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