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Senate roll call 88 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1858

To consent to the nomination of e. O. F. Hastings to be register of the land office at marysville, california. (p.259, p.326)

On Mar 2, 1858, the Senate voted 28–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–2, Republicans 0–15, Others 1–0. 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
28
No
17
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 2, 1858

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of e. O. F…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-88/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-e-o-f (accessed 2026-10-17).

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