To amend S. 65 so as to specify the route as the shortest practical one between the parallels of latitude of 34 and 43, instead of the most eligible based on co

On Jan 14, 1859, the Senate voted 23–31 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–25, Republicans 16–2, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 23
No: 31
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jan 14, 1859

By party

Democrats7 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted yes
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted yes
James Stephen Green D-MO voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT 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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