To concur in amendment to H. R. 712 made in committee of the whole, so as to raise appropriations for new york's navy yard.

On Mar 1, 1859, the Senate voted 15–22 (HR 712). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–10, Republicans 1–11, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 15
No: 22
Did not vote: 36
Date: Mar 1, 1859

By party

Democrats14 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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