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Senate roll call 670 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To pass H. R. 712.

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 28–8 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 7–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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

28

No

8

Did not vote

37

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.