To reconsider vote by which the conference report on post office appropriation bill H. R. 872 was rejected. (p.1647)

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 19–19 (HR 872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–6, Republicans 0–12, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 19
No: 19
Did not vote: 35
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats17 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Joseph Lane D-OR voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider vote by which the conference…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-699/to-reconsider-vote-by-which-the-conference-report-on (accessed 2026-10-17).