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Senate roll call 631 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To sustain decision of the chair which held that a motion to lay on the table is not debateable. (p.1362, col.3)

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 33–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–1, Republicans 5–8, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

33

No

9

Did not vote

31

Date

Feb 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.