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Senate roll call 478 · 35th Congress · Jan 18, 1859

To amend an amendment to S. 65 which amendment provides for proposed change in required route from that one most eligible on basis of feasibility, shortness and

On Jan 18, 1859, the Senate voted 3–48 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–27, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 3 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

3

No

48

Did not vote

22

Date

Jan 18, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.