To concur in amendment to S. J. RES. 28 made as in committee of the whole, for the adjustment of differences with the republic of paraguay, which amendment reve

On May 5, 1858, the Senate voted 15–25 (SJR 28). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–19, Republicans 10–4, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 15
No: 25
Did not vote: 33
Date: May 5, 1858

By party

Democrats4 yes · 19 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no
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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