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Senate roll call 656 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 872 so as to direct the commissioner of the general land office to issue patents to said contractors who had preempted lands, and pa

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 24–22 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–15, Republicans 8–7, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

24

No

22

Did not vote

27

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.