To pass S. 469, a bill to equalize compensation of U.S. Ministers to england and france for period from july 1, 1855 to jan. 1, 1859. (p.324, col.2)

On Jan 12, 1859, the Senate voted 9–38 (S 469). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–20, Republicans 1–16, Others 2–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 9
No: 38
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jan 12, 1859

By party

Democrats6 yes · 20 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
William Henry Seward R-NY voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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