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Senate roll call 491 · 35th Congress · Jan 26, 1859

To table the resolution, that the honorable henry s. Lane and william m. MC kay, who claim to have been elected senators from indiana, be entitled to the privil

On Jan 26, 1859, the Senate voted 31–22. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Republicans 0–19, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

31

No

22

Did not vote

20

Date

Jan 26, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.