To pass H. R. 550. (p.1639, p.1641)

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 26–24 (HR 550). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–23, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–1. 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: 26
No: 24
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats7 yes · 23 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
Delazon Smith D-OR 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 pass H. R. 550. (p.1639, p.1641): Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-696/to-pass-h-r-550-p-1639-p-1641 (accessed 2026-10-17).