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Senate roll call 457 · 35th Congress · Jan 1, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and take up H. R. 2, the agricultural colleges bill. (p.712)

On Jan 1, 1859, the Senate voted 30–26 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–26, Republicans 18–0, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

30

No

26

Did not vote

17

Date

Jan 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.