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Senate roll call 500 · 35th Congress · Jan 27, 1859

To take up for consideration H. R. 664 (11 stat. 388, app. 2/28/1859), a bill to make appropriations for current and contingent expenses of the indian departmen

On Jan 27, 1859, the Senate voted 20–31 (HR 664). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–17, Republicans 4–12, Others 3–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
20
No
31
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 27, 1859

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 17 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 12 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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