To adopt the resolution to ratify the articles of agreement and convention between the U.S. And the yaucton tribe of sioux or dacatah indians. Signed april 19

On Jun 4, 1858, the Senate voted 19–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–6, Republicans 2–9, Others 0–1. 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: 19
No: 16
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jun 4, 1858

By party

Democrats17 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
Arthur Peronneau Hayne D-SC voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted yes

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 adopt the resolution to ratify the…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-337/to-adopt-the-resolution-to-ratify-the-articles-of (accessed 2026-10-16).