To take up for consideration H. R. 313, a bill to provide for organization of a regiment of mounted volunteers for the defense of the frontiers of texas and to

On Apr 1, 1858, the Senate voted 28–23 (HR 313). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–5, Republicans 0–18, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 28
No: 23
Did not vote: 22
Date: Apr 1, 1858

By party

Democrats25 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To take up for consideration H. R. 313, a…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-147/to-take-up-for-consideration-h-r-313-a (accessed 2026-10-16).