To table H. R. 541. (p.860, col.3)

On Feb 7, 1859, the Senate voted 21–25 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–6, Republicans 1–16, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 21
No: 25
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 7, 1859

By party

Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
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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Capitol Receipts, “To table H. R. 541. (p.860, col.3): Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-549/to-table-h-r-541-p-860-col-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).