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Senate roll call 621 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and take up for consideration S. 497, a bill to make appropriations to facilitate the acquisition of cuba by negotiation. (p.1326,

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 35–23 (S 497). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–4, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

35

No

23

Did not vote

15

Date

Feb 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.