To table the resolution relating to reduction of appropriation for completion of the channel over ST. Clair flats in the state of michigan. (p.1908, col.1-2)

On May 3, 1858, the Senate voted 20–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Republicans 0–16, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 20
No: 25
Did not vote: 28
Date: May 3, 1858

By party

Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO 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 table the resolution relating to…: Senate Vote, May 3, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-217/to-table-the-resolution-relating-to-reduction-of-appropriation (accessed 2026-10-17).