To take up for consideration S. 218, a bill relating to an act which provides for executing the public printing and establishing the prices thereof, approved au

On May 4, 1858, the Senate voted 27–18 (S 218). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–6, Republicans 3–12, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 27
No: 18
Did not vote: 28
Date: May 4, 1858

By party

Democrats21 yes · 6 no · 20 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
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Hannibal Hamlin R-ME voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH 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 take up for consideration S. 218, a bill…: Senate Vote, May 4, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-222/to-take-up-for-consideration-s-218-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).