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Senate roll call 87 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1858

To proceed with consideration of S. 161 (11 stat. 269, app. 5/4/1858), providing for admission of the state of kansas into the union. (p.901 col.3)

On Mar 1, 1858, the Senate voted 32–20 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–3, Republicans 1–16, Others 2–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

32

No

20

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 1, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.