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Senate roll call 671 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To decide point of order, raised during debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill, H. R. 713 (11 stat. 425, app. 3/3/1859), which point was that the amendme

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 28–27 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–26, Republicans 18–0, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

28

No

27

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.