To agree to the first part of amendment as amended, to S. 65 which amendment relates to special committee to consider bill and revival of special committee of l

On Jan 12, 1858, the Senate voted 25–32 (S 65). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–12, Republicans 1–18, Others 2–2. 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: 25
No: 32
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jan 12, 1858

By party

Democrats22 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William King Sebastian D-AR voted no
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin R-ME voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
William Bigler D-PA 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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