To postpone prior orders and continue discussion of H. R. 711.

On Feb 22, 1859, the Senate voted 33–23 (HR 711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 14–21, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 33
No: 23
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 22, 1859

By party

Democrats14 yes · 21 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted yes
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Martin Waltham Bates D-DE voted yes
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted yes
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
Delazon Smith D-OR voted yes
Joseph Lane D-OR voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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