To indefinitely pospone S9 209, a bill to pay joseph c.g. Kennedy for damages to his buildings done by the census office. (p. 653)

On Jan 28, 1859, the Senate voted 16–25 (S 209). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–11, Republicans 1–12, Others 1–2. 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: 16
No: 25
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jan 28, 1859

By party

Democrats14 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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