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Senate roll call 53 · 35th Congress · Jan 12, 1858

To agree to the first part of amendment as amended, to S. 65 which amendment relates to special committee to consider bill and revival of special committee of l

On Jan 12, 1858, the Senate voted 25–32 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–12, Republicans 1–18, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
25
No
32
Did not vote
16
Date
Jan 12, 1858

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 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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