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Senate roll call 608 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and continue the consideration of H. R. 874, a bill to establish certain post routes. (JP.371)

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 30–19 (HR 874). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–2, Republicans 1–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
30
No
19
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 24, 1859

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone all prior orders and continue…: Senate Vote, Feb 24, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-608/to-postpone-all-prior-orders-and-continue-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).

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