That the paper of MR. Hyatt be read to the Senate, regarding the examination of a witness arrested by the sergeant-at-arms. (p. 1081-1)

On Mar 9, 1860, the Senate voted 40–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–11, Republicans 21–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 40
No: 12
Did not vote: 18
Date: Mar 9, 1860

By party

Democrats17 yes · 11 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 1 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted no
Willard Saulsbury Sr. D-DE voted no
Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
Joseph Lane D-OR voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
John Hemphill D-TX 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, “That the paper of MR. Hyatt be read to the…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-90/that-the-paper-of-mr-hyatt-be-read-to (accessed 2026-10-17).