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Senate roll call 628 · 35th Congress · Feb 25, 1859

To postpone the consideration of S. 497, in order to proceed to consider H. R. 72, a bill to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain. (JP.380

On Feb 25, 1859, the Senate voted 19–29 (S 497). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–29, Republicans 17–0. 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

19

No

29

Did not vote

25

Date

Feb 25, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.