To sustain the decision of the chair, which decision held that: in conformity to the xiv rule of the Senate, when the reading of a paper is called and the same

On Apr 26, 1858, the Senate voted 30–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–2, Republicans 3–12, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 30
No: 14
Did not vote: 29
Date: Apr 26, 1858

By party

Democrats24 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI 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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