To adjourn. (p.1362, col. 2)

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 19–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–26, Republicans 17–0, Others 0–1. 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: 19
No: 27
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 25, 1859

By party

Democrats2 yes · 26 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn. (p.1362, col. 2): Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-629/to-adjourn-p-1362-col-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).