To concur in amendment as made in the committee of the whole to H. R. 541, to extend railway to the north gate of the navy yard instead of ending it at west gat

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 17–19 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–5, Republicans 3–13, Others 2–1. 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: 17
No: 19
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats12 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 13 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Preston King R-NY voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted yes
Solomon Foot 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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