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Senate roll call 627 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To table appeal from decision of the chair which ruled that zachariah chandler was not in order in addressing the Senate at this time.

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 31–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–2, Republicans 0–15, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
31
No
17
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 25, 1859

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 2 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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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