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Senate roll call 5 · 36th Congress · Mar 7, 1859

On consenting to the nomination of james w. Mandenille, to be U.S., surveyor general for the district of california.

On Mar 7, 1859, the Senate voted 27–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 0–14, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

27

No

17

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 7, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.