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Senate roll call 648 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872 so as to permit butterfield co. To carry the mails between ST. Louis , mo. And san francisco, calif. By whatever route they may select. (p.1

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 20–30 (HR 872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–27, Republicans 16–0, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

20

No

30

Did not vote

23

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.