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Senate roll call 145 · 35th Congress · Mar 31, 1858

To reconsider the vote by which the amendment of alfred iverson (d. Ga.) to S. 86 was rejected. (p.1422, col.3)

On Mar 31, 1858, the Senate voted 27–22 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–2, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members 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

27

No

22

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 31, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.