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Senate roll call 595 · 35th Congress · Feb 22, 1859

To postpone prior orders and continue discussion of H. R. 711.

On Feb 22, 1859, the Senate voted 33–23 (HR 711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–21, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
33
No
23
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 22, 1859

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 3 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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