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Senate roll call 461 · 35th Congress · Jan 10, 1859

To pass S. 45, relating to claims of american citizens for spoliations by french. (p.278)

On Jan 10, 1859, the Senate voted 26–20 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–17, Republicans 13–3, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
26
No
20
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 10, 1859

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 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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