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Senate roll call 67 · 35th Congress · Feb 9, 1858

To postpone special order (S. 79, a bill to increase the military establishment) in order to take up resolution requesting President to furnish information rela

On Feb 9, 1858, the Senate voted 23–30. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–27, Republicans 19–0, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

23

No

30

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 9, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.