To pass S. 341, a bill to make appropriations for repairing and securing the works at the harbor of chicago, ill.

On May 26, 1858, the Senate voted 26–17 (S 341). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–16, Republicans 15–0, Others 2–1. 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: 26
No: 17
Did not vote: 30
Date: May 26, 1858

By party

Democrats9 yes · 16 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 341, a bill to make…: Senate Vote, May 26, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-275/to-pass-s-341-a-bill-to-make-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).