To postpone previous orders of the day and proceed to consideration of S. 558, a bill to provide for care and preservation of works for bringing potomac water i

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 17–27 (S 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–10, Republicans 1–15, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 17
No: 27
Did not vote: 27
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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 postpone previous orders of the day and…: Senate Vote, Feb 5, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-535/to-postpone-previous-orders-of-the-day-and-proceed (accessed 2026-10-17).