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Senate roll call 657 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872, so as to authorize the postmaster general to direct service between SALT lake or humboldt river near clover valley to roseburg, oregon and f

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 5–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

22

No

20

Did not vote

31

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.