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On May 17, 1858, the Senate voted 18–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Republicans 1–2, Others 2–1. 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: 18
No: 12
Did not vote: 43
Date: May 17, 1858

By party

Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 2 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend Senate resolution relating to the…: Senate Vote, May 17, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-250/to-amend-senate-resolution-relating-to-the-extradition-convention (accessed 2026-10-17).