To pass H. R. 62 (5/10/58), a bill making appropriations for the support of the military academy for the year ending june 30, 1859. (p.1962)

On May 5, 1858, the Senate voted 32–9 (HR 62). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 9–6, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 32
No: 9
Did not vote: 32
Date: May 5, 1858

By party

Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 6 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 no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Charles Durkee R-WI voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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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