To amend H. R. 541 by adding provision that the mayors of washington and georgetown (instead of gilbert vanderwerken, bayard clarke, asa p. Robinson and their a

On Feb 7, 1859, the Senate voted 17–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–7, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 29
Date: Feb 7, 1859

By party

Democrats16 yes · 7 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

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
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS 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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