To amend H. R. 200 by providing for the construction of a building for the post office in the city of brooklyn, new york, in columbus, ohio, in hartford, connec

On Jun 1, 1858, the Senate voted 13–32 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–25, Republicans 6–5, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 13
No: 32
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 1, 1858

By party

Democrats7 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted yes
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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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