To postpone H. R. 324, a bill to pay legal representatives of the late captain samuel jones, of virginia line on continental establishment, 5 years full pay in

On Feb 28, 1859, the Senate voted 27–30 (HR 324). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–28, Republicans 17–0, Others 1–2. 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: 27
No: 30
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 28, 1859

By party

Democrats9 yes · 28 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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