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Senate roll call 655 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To concur in amendment to H. R. 872, as made in the committee of the whole which provides that after july 1, 1859, the rates of postage for letters, for each 1/

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 27–22 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–5, Republicans 0–17, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
27
No
22
Did not vote
24
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 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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