To order a third reading of H. J. RES. 2, to amend an act entitled "an act to regulate the compensation of members of Congress, approved august 16, 1856". (p.1

On Dec 21, 1857, the Senate voted 26–13 (HJR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–7, Republicans 9–6, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 26
No: 13
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 21, 1857

By party

Democrats15 yes · 7 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY 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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