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Senate roll call 569 · 35th Congress · Feb 14, 1859

To agree to resolution as amended, so as to discharge committee on the judiciary from further consideration of memorial from indiana and affirm right of g. N. F

On Feb 14, 1859, the Senate voted 30–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–2, Republicans 0–13, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

30

No

15

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 14, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.