To amend H. R. 152 (app. 6/5/1858), a bill authorizing the President with the state of texas, to run and mark the boundary lines between the territories of the

On May 18, 1858, the Senate voted 30–15 (HR 152). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–13, Republicans 13–1, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 30
No: 15
Did not vote: 28
Date: May 18, 1858

By party

Democrats15 yes · 13 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
James Pinckney Henderson D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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 H. R. 152 (app. 6/5/1858), a bill…: Senate Vote, May 18, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-258/to-amend-h-r-152-app-6-5-1858 (accessed 2026-10-17).