To table S. 46, a bill to grant the right of preemption in certain lands to the indiana yearly meeting of the society of friends. (p.2125)

On May 14, 1858, the Senate voted 15–27 (S 46). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–7, Republicans 0–20, Others 2–0. 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: 15
No: 27
Did not vote: 31
Date: May 14, 1858

By party

Democrats13 yes · 7 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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