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Senate roll call 613 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 874 so as to fix postal rate of 3 cents per half ounce on any distance less than 500 miles. (p.1312, col.3)

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 15–24 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Republicans 14–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

24

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 24, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.