To postpone all prior orders and take up for consideration H. R. 5 (app. 5/5/1858), making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the indian

On May 3, 1858, the Senate voted 24–11 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–4, Republicans 3–7, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 24
No: 11
Did not vote: 38
Date: May 3, 1858

By party

Democrats18 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted yes
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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