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Senate roll call 3 · 35th Congress · Mar 10, 1857

To table resolution which proposes that Senate adjourn without day, on saturday the 14th, at one o'clock p.m. (p.387, col.1)

On Mar 10, 1857, the Senate voted 20–23. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–17, Republicans 10–5, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

20

No

23

Did not vote

30

Date

Mar 10, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.