To amend h. 541 so as to authorize corporations of cities of washington and georgetown to construct a horse drawn railway in their cities instead of granting a

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 19–27 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–8, Republicans 2–16, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 19
No: 27
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats16 yes · 8 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT 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 amend h. 541 so as to authorize…: Senate Vote, Feb 5, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-539/to-amend-h-541-so-as-to-authorize-corporations (accessed 2026-10-17).