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Senate roll call 576 · 35th Congress · Feb 17, 1859

To adjourn so as to terminate debate on S. 497, a bill to make appropriations to facilitate the acquisition of cuba by negotiations.

On Feb 17, 1859, the Senate voted 13–23 (S 497). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–22, Republicans 8–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

13

No

23

Did not vote

37

Date

Feb 17, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.