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Senate roll call 477 · 35th Congress · Jan 17, 1859

To amend the resolution, that so much of President's second annual message as relates to a reduction of government expenditures be referred to the committee on

On Jan 17, 1859, the Senate voted 34–24. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–19, Republicans 14–4, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
34
No
24
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 17, 1859

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 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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