To amend H. R. 667 so as to provide for reimbursement to states of interest due them on their expenses for military purposes during or since war of 1812, to ree

On Feb 26, 1859, the Senate voted 23–15 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–12, Republicans 8–2, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 23
No: 15
Did not vote: 35
Date: Feb 26, 1859

By party

Democrats13 yes · 12 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Matthias Ward D-TX 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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