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Senate roll call 589 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1859

To reconsider vote by which amendment to H. R. 666 was adopted, which amendment relates to computation of salaries.

On Feb 19, 1859, the Senate voted 26–9 (HR 666). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–1, Republicans 1–7, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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

9

Did not vote

38

Date

Feb 19, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.