To amend an amendment to H. R. 556, which amendment proposes to abolish franking privilege from and after march 4, next, by extending provision to the President

On Jun 10, 1858, the Senate voted 19–20 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–19, Republicans 12–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 20
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jun 10, 1858

By party

Democrats5 yes · 19 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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