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Senate roll call 586 · 35th Congress · Feb 19, 1859

To postpone all prior orders and consideration of H. R. 666, in order to proceed to the consideration of S. 497, making appropriations to facilitate the acquist

On Feb 19, 1859, the Senate voted 5–46 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–28, Republicans 0–16, Others 1–2. 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
46
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 19, 1859

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 28 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone all prior orders and…: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-586/to-postpone-all-prior-orders-and-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).