To take up for consideration S. 45, a bill to provide for ascertainment and satisfaction of claims of american citizens for spoliations committed by the french

On Jan 6, 1859, the Senate voted 24–18 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–17, Republicans 14–1, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 18
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jan 6, 1859

By party

Democrats6 yes · 17 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted yes
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To take up for consideration S. 45, a bill…: Senate Vote, Jan 6, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-458/to-take-up-for-consideration-s-45-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).