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Senate roll call 644 · 35th Congress · Feb 28, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 872, so as to increase the amount to be paid to route agents, express route agents, local agents and mail messengers, their number n

On Feb 28, 1859, the Senate voted 26–25 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–7, Republicans 0–17, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

26

No

25

Did not vote

22

Date

Feb 28, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.