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Senate roll call 654 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend an amendment to H. R. 872 so as to authorize the discontinuance of mail now carried once a month from kansas city, mo. To stockton, calif. At the expir

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 17–27 (HR 872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–20, Republicans 6–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
17
No
27
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 7 no · 8 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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