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Senate roll call 4 · 36th Congress · Mar 7, 1859

To print in confidence for use of the Senate all papers and documents relating to the nomination of charles l. Weller, to be deputy postmaster at san francisco,

On Mar 7, 1859, the Senate voted 30–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–14, Republicans 19–0, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

30

No

14

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 7, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.