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Senate roll call 152 · 35th Congress · Apr 1, 1858

To reconsider the vote by which the Senate ordered that when it adjourn today, it be to meet next on monday, motion made during house amendments consideration o

On Apr 1, 1858, the Senate voted 33–21 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–2, Republicans 0–16, Others 2–3. 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
33
No
21
Did not vote
19
Date
Apr 1, 1858

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-152/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-senate-ordered (accessed 2026-10-16).

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