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Senate roll call 1 · 36th Congress · Mar 5, 1859

On consenting to the nomination of benjamin wiggin, to be U.S., commissioner under the reciprocity treaty between the U.S., and her britannic majesty, concluded

On Mar 5, 1859, the Senate voted 27–28. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–7, Republicans 0–19, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

27

No

28

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 5, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.