To amend H. R. 872 so as to increase the rates of postage. (p.1497, col.2 and 3)

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 29–28 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–10, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 29
No: 28
Did not vote: 16
Date: Mar 1, 1859

By party

Democrats27 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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