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Senate roll call 451 · 35th Congress · Dec 22, 1858

To consent to the nomination of captain philip f. Voorhies and other officers of the mary on the reserved, furlough and leave pay list for promotion and restora

On Dec 22, 1858, the Senate voted 34–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 12–2, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
34
No
5
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 22, 1858

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 2 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of captain…: Senate Vote, Dec 22, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-451/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-captain-philip-f (accessed 2026-10-18).