To agree to amended amendment to H. R. 550, so as to strike out section which authorizes the secretary of treasury to to discontinue in his discretion some spec

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 29–21 (HR 550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–5, Republicans 0–16, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 29
No: 21
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats26 yes · 5 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH 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 agree to amended amendment to H. R. 550…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-695/to-agree-to-amended-amendment-to-h-r-550 (accessed 2026-10-17).