To postpone all prior orders and proceed to the consideration of H. R. 72. (JP.344)

On Feb 19, 1859, the Senate voted 24–31 (HR 72). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–29, Republicans 17–0, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 24
No: 31
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 19, 1859

By party

Democrats7 yes · 29 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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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