To amend S. 46, by reducing from 320 to 80 acres the land for an indian school. (p.2124, col.2-p.2126)

On May 14, 1858, the Senate voted 19–25 (S 46). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–7, Republicans 0–18, 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: 19
No: 25
Did not vote: 29
Date: May 14, 1858

By party

Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA 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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