To reconsider the vote by which the Senate agreed to the amendment which made appropriation for completing the channel over the ST. Clair flats in the state of

On Jun 3, 1858, the Senate voted 31–25 (HR 200). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–4, Republicans 0–19, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 31
No: 25
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jun 3, 1858

By party

Democrats30 yes · 4 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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 reconsider the vote by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Jun 3, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-329/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-senate-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).