To amend H. R. 556, by repealing all laws which confer right of franking letters or other matter, effective from and after march 4, next. (p.2893, col.3)

On Jun 10, 1858, the Senate voted 20–26 (HR 556). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–24, Republicans 15–1, Others 0–1. 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: 20
No: 26
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jun 10, 1858

By party

Democrats5 yes · 24 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Henry Hammond D-SC 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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