To pass H. R. 711. (p.1203, col.1)

On Feb 23, 1859, the Senate voted 27–16 (HR 711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–2, Republicans 2–14, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 27
No: 16
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 23, 1859

By party

Democrats23 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 711. (p.1203, col.1): Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1859,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-607/to-pass-h-r-711-p-1203-col-1 (accessed 2026-10-16).