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Senate roll call 598 · 35th Congress · Feb 22, 1859

To adjourn. (p.1219)

On Feb 22, 1859, the Senate voted 21–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–26, Republicans 16–0, 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

21

No

27

Did not vote

25

Date

Feb 22, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.