To amend H. R. 541, so as to change route from along pennsylvania avenue to west gate of the capitol, to along pennsylvania avenue to north gate of the navy yar

On Jan 29, 1859, the Senate voted 21–18 (HR 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–4, Republicans 1–13, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 21
No: 18
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jan 29, 1859

By party

Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT 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. 541, so as to change route…: Senate Vote, Jan 29, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-513/to-amend-h-r-541-so-as-to-change (accessed 2026-10-17).