To amend H. R. 541 so as to extend the proposed railway to the western limit of the city of georgetown. (p.836, col.1)

On Feb 5, 1859, the Senate voted 22–21 (HR 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–6, Republicans 3–14, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 22
No: 21
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 5, 1859

By party

Democrats16 yes · 6 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 14 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted yes
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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