To postpone consideration of H. R. 200, of the civil appropriations bill, in order to resume consideration of S. 343, a bill making appropriation for repairing

On May 28, 1858, the Senate voted 17–32 (HR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–28, Republicans 13–1, Others 1–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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: 32
Did not vote: 24
Date: May 28, 1858

By party

Democrats3 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Jacob Collamer 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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