To adopt resolution to proceed to consideration of the treaty between the U.S., and the chiefs, headmen and delegates of the walla walla, cayuses and umatilla

On Jun 16, 1858, the Senate voted 22–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–13, Republicans 3–1, Others 3–1. 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: 22
No: 15
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jun 16, 1858

By party

Democrats16 yes · 13 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 1 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
John Slidell D-LA voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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