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Senate roll call 661 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To amend H. R. 712 (11 stat. 404, app. 3/3/1859), a bill to make appropriations for the naval service for the year ending TH 30th of june, 1860, so as to equali

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 22–24 (HR 712). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–15, Republicans 6–9, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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

24

Did not vote

27

Date

Mar 1, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.