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Senate roll call 650 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872, so as to provide for 6 year's mail service from ST. Paul, minnesota and the head of lake superior in wisconsin to seattle in the territory o

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 14–15 (HR 872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–12, Republicans 5–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

14

No

15

Did not vote

44

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.