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Senate roll call 34 · 36th Congress · Dec 14, 1859

On adoption of the resolution appointing a committee to inquire into the invasion and seizure of the armory and arsenal at harpers' ferry. (p. 152-1)

On Dec 14, 1859, the Senate voted 55–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–0, Republicans 22–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
55
No
0
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 14, 1859

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of the resolution appointing a…: Senate Vote, Dec 14, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-34/on-adoption-of-the-resolution-appointing-a-committee-to (accessed 2026-10-17).