To amend S. 65 so as to change eastern terminus of railroad from a point on the missouri river, between the mouths of the big sioux and kansas rivers to a point

On Jan 26, 1859, the Senate voted 18–33 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–14, Republicans 0–17, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 18
No: 33
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jan 26, 1859

By party

Democrats15 yes · 14 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Chesnut Jr. D-SC 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. 65 so as to change eastern…: Senate Vote, Jan 26, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-495/to-amend-s-65-so-as-to-change-eastern (accessed 2026-10-16).