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Senate roll call 466 · 35th Congress · Jan 14, 1859

To postpone further consideration of S. 65 and all special orders until tomorrow, and proceed to the consideration of private bills on the calendar.

On Jan 14, 1859, the Senate voted 24–32 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–18, Republicans 5–13, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
24
No
32
Did not vote
17
Date
Jan 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 18 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone further consideration of S. 65…: Senate Vote, Jan 14, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-466/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-s-65-and-all (accessed 2026-10-17).