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Senate roll call 486 · 35th Congress · Jan 20, 1859

To adjourn. (p.490)

On Jan 20, 1859, the Senate voted 27–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Republicans 13–5, Others 2–1. 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

27

No

21

Did not vote

25

Date

Jan 20, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.