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Senate roll call 678 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 713, so as to authorize the secretary of the Senate, (instead of the superintendent of the capitol extension), to make expenditure f

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 19–29 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–21, Republicans 9–7, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

19

No

29

Did not vote

25

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.