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Senate roll call 646 · 35th Congress · Feb 28, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 872, so as to establish postal rates of letters conveyed less than 3000 miles and more than 3000 miles at 5 cents and 10 cents respe

On Feb 28, 1859, the Senate voted 19–27 (HR 872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

27

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 28, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.