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Senate roll call 592 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To amend H. R. 666 by adding: "that the salaries and compensation provided in this act shall be computed in the legal currency of the U.S. And paid in the seve

On Feb 21, 1859, the Senate voted 24–33 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–31, Republicans 18–1, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

24

No

33

Did not vote

16

Date

Feb 21, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.