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Senate roll call 552 · 35th Congress · Feb 8, 1859

To consent to the appointment by the President of samuel w. Black, to be governor of the territory of nebraska in place of william a richardson, resigned. (p.5

On Feb 8, 1859, the Senate voted 35–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–1, Republicans 4–8, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
35
No
9
Did not vote
29
Date
Feb 8, 1859

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the appointment by the…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-552/to-consent-to-the-appointment-by-the-president-of (accessed 2026-10-17).