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Senate roll call 485 · 35th Congress · Jan 19, 1859

To table S. 65. (p.442)

On Jan 19, 1859, the Senate voted 20–38 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–18, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

38

Did not vote

15

Date

Jan 19, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.