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Senate roll call 499 · 35th Congress · Jan 27, 1859

To agree to print additional copies of minority report (351) of the committee on foreign relations relative to the acquisition of the island of cuba.

On Jan 27, 1859, the Senate voted 34–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–2, Republicans 0–18, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

21

Did not vote

18

Date

Jan 27, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.