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Senate roll call 657 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 872, so as to authorize the postmaster general to direct service between SALT lake or humboldt river near clover valley to roseburg, oregon and f

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 22–20 (HR 872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 5–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
22
No
20
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 10 no · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 872, so as to authorize the…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-657/to-amend-h-r-872-so-as-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).