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Senate roll call 672 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 713, so as to allow revenue collectors to adjudge quantity of imports by examining portion or all of a cargo at valuation stated by

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 27–30 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–30, Republicans 19–0, Others 4–0. 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

30

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.