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Senate roll call 253 · 35th Congress · May 18, 1858

To consent to the nomination of alton c. Davis, to be U.S. District attorney in the territory of kansas. (p.403, p.418)

On May 18, 1858, the Senate voted 29–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–1, Republicans 0–10, Others 2–0. 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

29

No

11

Did not vote

33

Date

May 18, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.