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Senate roll call 437 · 35th Congress · Dec 14, 1858

To table S. 65. (p.72)

On Dec 14, 1858, the Senate voted 23–32 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–14, Republicans 2–16, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

23

No

32

Did not vote

18

Date

Dec 14, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.