To bring up for consideration H. R. 2, the agricultural colleges bill, and bypass unfinished business, S. 65. (p.94, col.2)

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 24–24 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–23, Republicans 16–1, Others 3–0. 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: 24
No: 24
Did not vote: 25
Date: Dec 15, 1858

By party

Democrats5 yes · 23 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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