To amend S. 65, so as to provide that nothing in this act shall withhold the lands set apart and appropriated hereby for railroad purposes from settlement and p

On Jan 27, 1859, the Senate voted 38–12 (S 65). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–11, Republicans 17–0, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 38
No: 12
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jan 27, 1859

By party

Democrats18 yes · 11 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
Matthias Ward D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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