To disagree to the amendments of the House Of Representatives to S. 161. (p.1440, col.2)

On Apr 2, 1858, the Senate voted 32–23 (S 161). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–3, Republicans 0–18, Others 3–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 32
No: 23
Did not vote: 18
Date: Apr 2, 1858

By party

Democrats29 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

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 disagree to the amendments of the House…: Senate Vote, Apr 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-153/to-disagree-to-the-amendments-of-the-house-of (accessed 2026-10-17).