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Senate roll call 609 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To amend an amendment to H. R. 874, by striking from proposed amendment the provision relating to procurement of postage stamps to be furnished to each member o

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 51–0 (HR 874). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–0, Republicans 17–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
51
No
0
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 24, 1859

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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