To postpone the previous orders of the day and proceed to the consideration of H.R. 666 (app.3/3/1859), making appropriations for the consular and diplomatic ex

On Feb 8, 1859, the Senate voted 20–23 (HR 666). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–8, Republicans 0–13, Others 2–2. 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: 20
No: 23
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 8, 1859

By party

Democrats18 yes · 8 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone the previous orders of the day…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-556/to-postpone-the-previous-orders-of-the-day-and (accessed 2026-10-17).