To amend the bill H. R. 306 (app. 5/4/1858), to supply deficiencies in the appropriation for the services of the year ending june 30, 1858, by striking out the

On Apr 19, 1858, the Senate voted 17–30 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–11, Republicans 2–16, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 17
No: 30
Did not vote: 26
Date: Apr 19, 1858

By party

Democrats14 yes · 11 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin R-ME voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Asa Biggs D-NC voted no
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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