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Senate roll call 94 · 35th Congress · Mar 9, 1858

To consent to the nomination of isaac cook to be deputy postmaster at chicago in the county of cook and state of illinois. (p.338, p.308)

On Mar 9, 1858, the Senate voted 25–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–4, Republicans 0–14, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
25
No
18
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 9, 1858

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 4 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 14 no · 7 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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