To adopt the resolution that the Senate will on wednesday next, at 1 o'clock p.m., proceed to the appointment of the standing committees. (p.28, col.3)

On Dec 16, 1857, the Senate voted 30–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 0–19, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 24
Date: Dec 16, 1857

By party

Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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