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Senate roll call 689 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To concur in amendment to H. R. 713, as made in committee of the whole and which proposes to authorize reissue of $20,000,000 in treasury notes. (p.1627, col.3

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 36–22 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–1, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–3. 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

36

No

22

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.