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Senate roll call 683 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to make appropriation to be spent under the direction of the commissioner of public buildings for repairs to long bridge over the poto

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 25–19 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–16, Republicans 9–3, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
25
No
19
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 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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