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Senate roll call 35 · 35th Congress · Dec 19, 1857

To amend S. 13, so as to reduce the amount of treasury notes to be issued from $20 million to $10 million. (p.67, p.99)

On Dec 19, 1857, the Senate voted 15–24 (S 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Republicans 13–0, Others 1–1. 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
15
No
24
Did not vote
34
Date
Dec 19, 1857

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 23 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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