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Senate roll call 684 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To sustain decision of the chair which held out of order the amendment to H. R. 713, to authorize secretary of the interior to make payment from the utah judici

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 24–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–10, Republicans 5–11, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
24
No
23
Did not vote
26
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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