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Senate roll call 510 · 35th Congress · Jan 28, 1859

To indefinitely pospone S9 209, a bill to pay joseph c.g. Kennedy for damages to his buildings done by the census office. (p. 653)

On Jan 28, 1859, the Senate voted 16–25 (S 209). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–11, Republicans 1–12, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
16
No
25
Did not vote
32
Date
Jan 28, 1859

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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