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Senate roll call 96 · 35th Congress · Mar 9, 1858

To postpone indefinitely S. 122, a bill for the relief of thomas ap. Catisby jones. (p.1000 col.3)

On Mar 9, 1858, the Senate voted 11–29 (S 122). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–15, Republicans 6–10, Others 0–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
29
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 9, 1858

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 15 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 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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