To amend H. R. 541, by substituting for all after the enacting clause a provision to empower the corporations of the cities of washington and georgetown to auth

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 15–32 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–12, Republicans 0–17, Others 1–4. 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: 15
No: 32
Did not vote: 24
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats15 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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