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Senate roll call 663 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To agree to amended amendment to H. R. 712, which extends such benefit to any officer transferred from the furlough list to the leave of absence list by the pre

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 25–17 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Republicans 11–2, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
25
No
17
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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 agree to amended amendment to H. R. 712…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-663/to-agree-to-amended-amendment-to-h-r-712 (accessed 2026-10-17).