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Senate roll call 483 · 35th Congress · Jan 18, 1859

To amend S. 65 so as to provide that any citizen who is head of a family shall be entitled to one-quarter section of vacant land within forty miles of said rail

On Jan 18, 1859, the Senate voted 19–33 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–28, Republicans 14–1, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

19

No

33

Did not vote

21

Date

Jan 18, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.