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Senate roll call 616 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 874, by striking out provision that rates within the U.S. For distances up to 3000 miles be 5 cents and for any distance over 3000

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 13–21 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–20, Republicans 11–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

13

No

21

Did not vote

39

Date

Feb 24, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.