To concur in amendment to H. R. 711, agreed to in the committee of the whole, which amendments eliminate appropriations for salaries and wages at branch mints i

On Feb 23, 1859, the Senate voted 15–27 (HR 711). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–21, Republicans 12–3, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 15
No: 27
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 23, 1859

By party

Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
James Dixon R-CT voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted yes
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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