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Senate roll call 77 · 35th Congress · Feb 18, 1858

To adjourn.

On Feb 18, 1858, the Senate voted 22–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–22, Republicans 14–2, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
22
No
25
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 18, 1858

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 22 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 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.