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Senate roll call 526 · 35th Congress · Feb 3, 1859

To agree to a motion to reconsider vote by which Senate recommitted H.R. 2 to the committee on public lands. N&. 784, col. 2)

On Feb 3, 1859, the Senate voted 27–26 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–25, Republicans 18–0, Others 3–1. 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

27

No

26

Did not vote

19

Date

Feb 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.