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Senate roll call 692 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To pass H. R. 713.

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 35–20 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–3, Republicans 0–17, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

35

No

20

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.