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Senate roll call 95 · 35th Congress · Mar 9, 1858

To adopt resolution to remove the injuction of secrecy from the proceedings of the Senate on the nomination of isaac cook to be deputy postmaster at chicago in

On Mar 9, 1858, the Senate voted 18–19. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–18, Republicans 12–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

18

No

19

Did not vote

36

Date

Mar 9, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.