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Senate roll call 603 · 35th Congress · Feb 22, 1859

To adjourn so as to forestall speaking unrelated to H. R. 711, now under consideration. (p.1225, col.1)

On Feb 22, 1859, the Senate voted 22–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–18, Republicans 17–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

22

No

18

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 22, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.