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Senate roll call 626 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To sustain decision of the chair which ruled in order remarks made by james doolittle on his motion to postpone S. 497 and all prior orders, so as to consider h

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 22–29. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–28, Republicans 17–0, Others 0–1. 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

29

Did not vote

22

Date

Feb 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.