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Senate roll call 525 · 35th Congress · Feb 3, 1859

To postpone consideration of H. R. 664 and proceed to motion to reconsider vote by which the Senate recommitted H. R. 2 to committee on public lands. (p.784, c

On Feb 3, 1859, the Senate voted 28–27 (HR 664). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–26, Republicans 18–0, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
28
No
27
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 26 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone consideration of H. R. 664 and…: Senate Vote, Feb 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-525/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-r-664-and-proceed (accessed 2026-10-17).