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Senate roll call 573 · 35th Congress · Feb 17, 1859

To postpone all prior orders in order to proceed to the consideration of H. R. 72, to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public lands.

On Feb 17, 1859, the Senate voted 26–23 (HR 72). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–23, Republicans 17–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

26

No

23

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 17, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.