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Senate roll call 666 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To adjourn. (p.1527)

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 13–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–21, Republicans 8–4, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
13
No
25
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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