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Senate roll call 649 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 872 so as to increase mail service between ST. Joseph, mo. And placerville, calif., to require the mails to be transported through i

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 20–19 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–18, Republicans 12–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

19

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.