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Senate roll call 664 · 35th Congress · Mar 1, 1859

To agree to amended amendment to H. R. 712, which gives such officers of the navy as were dropped from the service by the action of the late retiring board and

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 34–6 (HR 712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Republicans 11–0, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
34
No
6
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 1, 1859

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 0 no · 10 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-664/to-agree-to-amended-amendment-to-h-r-712 (accessed 2026-10-17).