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Senate roll call 572 · 35th Congress · Feb 16, 1859

To amend H. R. 666 by reducing appropriation to be used for support of U.S. Fleet stationed on african coast for suppression of slave trade, no part to be used

On Feb 16, 1859, the Senate voted 12–40 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–20, Republicans 0–17, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
12
No
40
Did not vote
21
Date
Feb 16, 1859

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 20 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

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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