To adjourn. (p.1445, col.2)

On Apr 2, 1858, the Senate voted 27–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 27
Did not vote: 19
Date: Apr 2, 1858

By party

Democrats25 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 3 no

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
Trusten Polk D-MO 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 adjourn. (p.1445, col.2): Senate Vote, Apr 2, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-154/to-adjourn-p-1445-col-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).