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Senate roll call 676 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to reduce proposed appropriation for surveying the public lands and private land claims in california including incidental office expe

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 21–29 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–27, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

21

No

29

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.