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Senate roll call 617 · 35th Congress · Feb 24, 1859

To amend H. R. 874 so as to deny the franking privilege to postmasters as well as to other officers of the post office department. (p.1319, col.1)

On Feb 24, 1859, the Senate voted 18–16 (HR 874). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–16, Republicans 11–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
18
No
16
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 24, 1859

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 16 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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