To amend H. R. 199 by making appropriations for the construction of a stone drydock in pensacola, fla., under the direction of the secretary of the navy. (p.27

On Jun 7, 1858, the Senate voted 16–31 (HR 199). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Republicans 2–13, Others 2–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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: 16
No: 31
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jun 7, 1858

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted yes
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted yes
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted yes
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes
Arthur Peronneau Hayne D-SC voted yes
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted yes

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 H. R. 199 by making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-344/to-amend-h-r-199-by-making-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).