To amend h. 541, so as to authorize mayors of washington and georgetown to open books of subscription, subscribers to be corporate body when $150,000 is subscri

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 19–22 (HR 541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–5, Republicans 1–15, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 19
No: 22
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats17 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Jacob Collamer 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. 541, so as to authorize mayors…: Senate Vote, Feb 5, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-538/to-amend-h-541-so-as-to-authorize-mayors (accessed 2026-10-17).