To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 664 (11 stat. 388, app. 2/18/1859), a bill to make appropriations for expenses of the ind

On Feb 2, 1859, the Senate voted 28–29 (HR 664). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–8, Republicans 0–16, Others 0–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 28
No: 29
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 2, 1859

By party

Democrats28 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 5 no

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
William Bigler D-PA 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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