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Senate roll call 686 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to reduce the proposed appropriation for surveying public and private land claims and for expenses incident thereto. (p.1626, col.3)

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 29–19 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–19, Republicans 16–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
29
No
19
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 19 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no · 5 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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