To table appeal to reconsider vote by which the chair was sustained in its decision that proposed amendment to H. R. 713, provided for a private claim, and ther

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 28–18 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–5, Republicans 3–12, Others 1–1. 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: 28
No: 18
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats24 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
James Shields D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS 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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