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Senate roll call 58 · 35th Congress · Jan 14, 1858

To order engrossment and third reading S. 29, to authorize the payment to william k. Jennings and aphia jennings (his wife) and to henry a. Wise for slaves take

On Jan 14, 1858, the Senate voted 32–15 (S 29). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 1–15, Others 4–0. 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

32

No

15

Did not vote

26

Date

Jan 14, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.