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Senate roll call 697 · 35th Congress · Mar 3, 1859

To reconsider the vote by which H. R. 541, relating to railway along pennsylvania ave., washington, d. C., was not passed.

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 23–25 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–21, Republicans 13–2, Others 1–2. 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
23
No
25
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 3, 1859

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 reconsider the vote by which H. R. 541…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-697/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-h-r-541 (accessed 2026-10-17).