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Senate roll call 27 · 36th Congress · Mar 9, 1859

On consenting to the nomination of james simons, to be surgeon to take the place on the army register next below surgeon david c. De leon.

On Mar 9, 1859, the Senate voted 20–23. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–17, Republicans 9–5, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

20

No

23

Did not vote

27

Date

Mar 9, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.