To adopt resolution to reconsider the resolution to advise and consent to the nomination of isaac winston, to be U.S. Marshal for the territory of kansas. (p.

On Mar 30, 1858, the Senate voted 20–26. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–24, Republicans 17–0, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 20
No: 26
Did not vote: 27
Date: Mar 30, 1858

By party

Democrats3 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI 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 adopt resolution to reconsider the…: Senate Vote, Mar 30, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-138/to-adopt-resolution-to-reconsider-the-resolution-to-advise (accessed 2026-10-17).