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Senate roll call 647 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872 so as to increase the rates of postage. (p.1497, col.2 and 3)

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 29–28 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–10, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
29
No
28
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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