To amend S. 10 so as to repeal all duties on SALT imported into the United States after dec. 31, 1859. (p.2230, col.2)

On May 19, 1858, the Senate voted 18–41 (S 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–29, Republicans 11–9, Others 1–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 41
Did not vote: 14
Date: May 19, 1858

By party

Democrats6 yes · 29 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Charles Sumner R-MA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT 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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