To consent to the nomination of calvert comstock, to be deputy postmaster at albany, n. Y., in place of cornelius vosburgh, whose commission expired on aug. 4,

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 28–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–0, Republicans 0–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 28
No: 14
Did not vote: 31
Date: Dec 15, 1858

By party

Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of calvert…: Senate Vote, Dec 15, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-441/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-calvert-comstock-to (accessed 2026-10-17).