To amend H. R. 541 by inserting substitute after enabling clause so as to authorize the metropolitan railroad company to extend their horse drawn railroad into

On Jan 29, 1859, the Senate voted 18–21 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–7, Republicans 1–13, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 21
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jan 29, 1859

By party

Democrats14 yes · 7 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
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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