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Senate roll call 42 · 35th Congress · Dec 23, 1857

To amend in the nature of a substitute, a resolution to authorize the standing committees of the Senate to employ clerks, by providing to substitute that clerks

On Dec 23, 1857, the Senate voted 7–35. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–14, Republicans 0–17, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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

7

No

35

Did not vote

31

Date

Dec 23, 1857

From Voteview roll call records.