To amend H. R. 667, so as to increase the appropriation for the benicia arsenal for a store house of arms and ammunition for the defense of the pacific coast.

On Feb 26, 1859, the Senate voted 26–16 (HR 667). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–6, Republicans 2–9, 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: 26
No: 16
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 26, 1859

By party

Democrats22 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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