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On Jun 7, 1858, the Senate voted 31–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–2, Republicans 11–2, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 31
No: 5
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 7, 1858

By party

Democrats18 yes · 2 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
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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