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Senate roll call 624 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To adjourn. (p.1351, col.1; p.1352 col.2)

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 17–30. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–29, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
17
No
30
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 25, 1859

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 29 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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 adjourn. (p.1351, col.1; p.1352 col.2): Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-624/to-adjourn-p-1351-col-1-p-1352-col (accessed 2026-10-17).