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Senate roll call 496 · 35th Congress · Jan 26, 1859

To table S. 65.

On Jan 26, 1859, the Senate voted 21–26 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–10, Republicans 0–15, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

21

No

26

Did not vote

26

Date

Jan 26, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.