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Senate roll call 682 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To sustain decision of the chair, that the amendment to H. R. 713, relating to that part of treaty of 1819 between the United States and spain which provided se

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 28–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–16, Republicans 11–3, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
19
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 16 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 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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