To postpone all prior orders and H. R. 2 to take up H. R. 664, a bill to make appropriations for the indian department. (p.713, col.3)

On Feb 1, 1859, the Senate voted 26–27 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 0–3. 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: 26
No: 27
Did not vote: 20
Date: Feb 1, 1859

By party

Democrats26 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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