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Senate roll call 673 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 713, so as to authorize the reissue of $20,000,000 of treasury notes by restoring the act of december 23, 1857, with interest not to

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 24–10 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–1, Republicans 0–9, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
24
No
10
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 9 no · 12 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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