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Senate roll call 651 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872, so as to establish six years of mail service from ST. Paul, minnesota and the head of lake superior in wisconsin to seattle in the territory

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 33–4 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 12–0, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
33
No
4
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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