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Senate roll call 675 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to make appropriation to convert Senate chamber and adjacent 12 rooms for supreme court use and to convert the former supreme court ro

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 28–19 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–8, Republicans 5–10, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

19

Did not vote

26

Date

Mar 2, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.