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Senate roll call 521 · 35th Congress · Feb 2, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and take up for consideration to increase S. 485, a bill the pay of officers of the navy. (p.731, col.3)

On Feb 2, 1859, the Senate voted 20–33 (S 485). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–16, Republicans 0–16, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

20

No

33

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.