To pass H. R. 874. (JP. 379)

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 30–25 (HR 874). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–1. 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: 30
No: 25
Did not vote: 18
Date: Feb 25, 1859

By party

Democrats29 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Delazon Smith D-OR voted no
Joseph Lane D-OR voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no

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 pass H. R. 874. (JP. 379): Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-620/to-pass-h-r-874-jp-379 (accessed 2026-10-17).