President James Buchanan's Record on Roll Call Votes in the 35th SenateAbout This Page
This page compiles President James Buchanan's record on U.S. Senate roll call votes. Presidents do not vote in the Senate, but they may show what side they're on.
This data is part of a larger project to identify the policy preferences of all U.S. Presidents.
Vote# | Description (Highlights are coding aids) asc / dsc | Bill/Res | Pres "Vote" | Pres Notes | More info | |
s35v484 | TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF RUSH ELMORE, TO !E ASSOCI- ATE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE TERRITORY OF KANSAS, HAVING BEEN APPOINTED DURING THE RECESS OF THE SENATE IN PLACE OF STERLING G. CATO, RESIGNED. (P.11, P.15, P.38, P.39) | .19,1859 | 1 | Yea vote Nominee | Voteview
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Notes:- Highlighted words in vote descriptions are just are coding aids.
- Pres Votes: 1 (Yea) 6 (Nay) 9 (Not voting, not shown)