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Senate roll call 26 · 35th Congress · Mar 13, 1857

To pass resolution to remove the injunction of secrecy from the Senate resolution of march 3, 1855, tendering an expression of the high appreciation by the sena

On Mar 13, 1857, the Senate voted 16–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–18, Republicans 5–8, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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

16

No

27

Did not vote

30

Date

Mar 13, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.