To amend H. R. 713, so as to provide appropriation for the completion of the custom-house at new orleans. (p.1574, col.3)

On Mar 2, 1859, the Senate voted 16–26 (HR 713). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–11, Republicans 0–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 16
No: 26
Did not vote: 31
Date: Mar 2, 1859

By party

Democrats15 yes · 11 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 713, so as to provide…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-674/to-amend-h-r-713-so-as-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).