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Senate roll call 459 · 35th Congress · Jan 7, 1859

To resume consideration of S. 45, relating to claims of american citizens for spoliations by french. (p.258, col.2)

On Jan 7, 1859, the Senate voted 30–23 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–22, Republicans 16–1, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
30
No
23
Did not vote
20
Date
Jan 7, 1859

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 22 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To resume consideration of S. 45, relating…: Senate Vote, Jan 7, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-459/to-resume-consideration-of-s-45-relating-to-claims (accessed 2026-10-17).