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Senate roll call 676 · 35th Congress · Mar 2, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to reduce proposed appropriation for surveying the public lands and private land claims in california including incidental office expe

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 21–29 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–27, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
21
No
29
Did not vote
23
Date
Mar 2, 1859

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 27 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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