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Senate roll call 677 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 713, so as to limit the appropriation for the new Senate chamber. (p. 1587, col. 2; p. 1590, col. 2)

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 16–25 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–19, Republicans 7–4, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

16

No

25

Did not vote

32

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.