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Senate roll call 686 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to reduce the proposed appropriation for surveying public and private land claims and for expenses incident thereto. (p.1626, col.3)

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 29–19 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–19, Republicans 16–0, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

29

No

19

Did not vote

25

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.