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Senate roll call 35 · 36th Congress · Dec 21, 1859

On agreeing to the motion ordering the appointment of members to the various standing committees of the Senate. (p. 198-2,3)

On Dec 21, 1859, the Senate voted 31–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–1, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

31

No

19

Did not vote

20

Date

Dec 21, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.