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Senate roll call 547 · 35th Congress · Feb 7, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 666 (app.3/3/1859), a bill making appropriations for the consular and diplomatic expenses

On Feb 7, 1859, the Senate voted 21–26 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 2–14, Others 3–2. 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
21
No
26
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 7, 1859

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 14 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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