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Senate roll call 129 · 35th Congress · Mar 23, 1858

To concur in an amendment to S. 161 which provides that after the admission of kansas, all the laws of the United States not inapplicable locally, shall have TH

On Mar 23, 1858, the Senate voted 37–19 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–1, Republicans 0–18, Others 5–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

37

No

19

Did not vote

17

Date

Mar 23, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.