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Senate roll call 702 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table appeal from the decision of the chair, which decision held that without unanimous consent H. R. 887 could not be read the third time, which bill grants

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 25–19 (HR 887). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–6, Republicans 2–11, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

25

No

19

Did not vote

29

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.