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Senate roll call 561 · 35th Congress · Feb 10, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of the report of the committee on the judiciary on the memorial of the state of indiana in relatio

On Feb 10, 1859, the Senate voted 19–20. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–19, Republicans 14–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

19

No

20

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 10, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.