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Senate roll call 688 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To amend H. R. 713, so as to authorize revenue collectors to collect import duties in kind whenever practicable.

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 24–30 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–29, Republicans 18–0, Others 3–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

30

Did not vote

19

Date

Mar 3, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.