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Senate roll call 702 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To table appeal from the decision of the chair, which decision held that without unanimous consent H. R. 887 could not be read the third time, which bill grants

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 25–19 (HR 887). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–6, Republicans 2–11, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

  • Democrats22 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 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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