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Senate roll call 680 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend amendment to H. R. 713, so as to continue existing mail contracts between new york and new orleans only to the end of june 1860, and limiting cost of s

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 39–13 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–7, Republicans 14–5, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

39

No

13

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.