To consent to the appointment of rush elmore, to !e associate justice of the supreme court of the territory of kansas, having been appointed during the recess o

On Jan 19, 1859, the Senate voted 32–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 0–16, Others 2–0. 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: 32
No: 16
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jan 19, 1859

By party

Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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