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Senate roll call 89 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1858

To table the resolution, directing the postmaster general to communicate to the Senate in executive session, copies of all correspondence between the p. O. Depa

On Mar 2, 1858, the Senate voted 22–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–5, Republicans 0–12, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

22

No

18

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 2, 1858

From Voteview roll call records.