To amend S. 343 by striking out the words, "also the sum of $20,000, to be used for unforseen contingencies of lake harbors."

On May 27, 1858, the Senate voted 25–26 (S 343). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–6, Republicans 0–16, Others 1–4. 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: 25
No: 26
Did not vote: 22
Date: May 27, 1858

By party

Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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 S. 343 by striking out the words…: Senate Vote, May 27, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-285/to-amend-s-343-by-striking-out-the-words (accessed 2026-10-17).