To adjourn. (p.106, col.3)

On Mar 15, 1858, the Senate voted 18–22. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Republicans 15–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 18
No: 22
Did not vote: 33
Date: Mar 15, 1858

By party

Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn. (p.106, col.3): Senate Vote, Mar 15, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-112/to-adjourn-p-106-col-3 (accessed 2026-10-15).