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Senate roll call 121 · 35th Congress · Mar 15, 1858

To adjourn. (JP.262)

On Mar 15, 1858, the Senate voted 16–22. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–20, Republicans 14–0, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
16
No
22
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 15, 1858

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 20 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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