To amend H. R. 306, by reducing the appropriation for quartermasters department, for construction of barracks, purchasing horses and transportation of troops.

On Apr 24, 1858, the Senate voted 22–30 (HR 306). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–28, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–2. 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: 22
No: 30
Did not vote: 21
Date: Apr 24, 1858

By party

Democrats3 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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