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Senate roll call 659 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To pass H. R. 872.

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 29–22 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–5, 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

29

No

22

Did not vote

22

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.