To pass S. 45, relating to claims of american citizens for spoliations by french. (p.278)

On Jan 10, 1859, the Senate voted 26–20 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–17, Republicans 13–3, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 20
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jan 10, 1859

By party

Democrats10 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted yes
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted yes
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted yes
Preston King R-NY voted no
James Chesnut Jr. D-SC voted yes
James Henry Hammond D-SC 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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