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Senate roll call 640 · 35th Congress · Feb 26, 1859

To pass H. R. 667.

On Feb 26, 1859, the Senate voted 24–16 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–6, Republicans 0–10, Others 2–0. 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

24

No

16

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 26, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.