To adjourn so as to end unrelated discussion. (p.1264, col.3)

On Feb 23, 1859, the Senate voted 15–26. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–24, Republicans 13–0, Others 0–2. 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: 15
No: 26
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 23, 1859

By party

Democrats2 yes · 24 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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