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Senate roll call 583 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1859

To agree that at one o'clock the Senate will proceed to the consideration of S. 500, a bill to authorize the President of the U.S. To use the public force of t

On Feb 19, 1859, the Senate voted 25–31 (S 500). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–12, Republicans 0–16, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

25

No

31

Did not vote

17

Date

Feb 19, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.