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Senate roll call 653 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To concur in amendment to H. R. 872, made in the committee of the whole which provides for in increased mail service between ST. Joseph, mo. And placerville, ca

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 29–24 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–24, Republicans 17–0, 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
24
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 24 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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