To pass S. 89, a bill providing for the payment to george ashley, administrator de bonis of samuel halgate, deceased, for certain planks and boards and other PR

On May 14, 1858, the Senate voted 17–20 (S 89). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–16, Republicans 11–3, Others 1–1. 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: 17
No: 20
Did not vote: 36
Date: May 14, 1858

By party

Democrats5 yes · 16 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
Preston King R-NY 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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