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Senate roll call 559 · 35th Congress · Feb 9, 1859

To adjourn, in order to prevent consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of S. 497, a bill to make appropriation to facilitate the acquisition

On Feb 9, 1859, the Senate voted 19–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–23, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

19

No

25

Did not vote

29

Date

Feb 9, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.