To postpone consideration of special order for the purpose of disposing of the resolution fixing the day for the adjournment of Congress sine die, on first mond

On Apr 14, 1858, the Senate voted 34–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–12, Republicans 17–2, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 34
No: 15
Did not vote: 24
Date: Apr 14, 1858

By party

Democrats15 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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 postpone consideration of special order…: Senate Vote, Apr 14, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-168/to-postpone-consideration-of-special-order-for-the-purpose (accessed 2026-10-17).