To amend H. R. 541, by inserting substitute after enacting clause, that the metropolitan railroad company be authorized to extend the railroad they are to const

On Feb 8, 1859, the Senate voted 23–21 (HR 541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–6, Republicans 1–13, Others 3–2. 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: 23
No: 21
Did not vote: 29
Date: Feb 8, 1859

By party

Democrats19 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 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
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
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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