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Senate roll call 551 · 35th Congress · Feb 7, 1859

To amend H. R. 541 by insertion to provide that the act shall not take effect unless ratified by a majority of the legally qualified voters of washington at the

On Feb 7, 1859, the Senate voted 5–35 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–16, Republicans 0–15, Others 1–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 4 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

5

No

35

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 7, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.