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Senate roll call 593 · 35th Congress · Feb 21, 1859

To pass H. R. 666.

On Feb 21, 1859, the Senate voted 35–23 (HR 666). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–9, Republicans 4–14, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

35

No

23

Did not vote

15

Date

Feb 21, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.