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Senate roll call 614 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 874, so as to add that no newly authorized routes shall be put into operation unless in the opinion of the postmaster general, expen

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 3–35 (HR 874). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–22, Republicans 1–12, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 3 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
3
No
35
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 24, 1859

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 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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