To engross and read for a third time S. 148, a bill relating to the payment to james luddards, past assistant surgeon, United States navy, of the difference bet

On Jan 21, 1859, the Senate voted 10–26 (S 148). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–13, Republicans 1–13, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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: 10
No: 26
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 21, 1859

By party

Democrats8 yes · 13 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
William Bigler D-PA 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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