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Senate roll call 619 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of the H. J. RES. 36, giving construction to the second section of the act of february 3, 1853, "t

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 22–27 (HJR 36). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–27, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–0. 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

27

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.