To amend H. R. 306, by providing that the clerk of the House Of Representatives be allowed credit for payments made out of its contingent funds as have been aut

On Apr 22, 1858, the Senate voted 24–22 (HR 306). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–18, Republicans 12–4, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 24
No: 22
Did not vote: 27
Date: Apr 22, 1858

By party

Democrats9 yes · 18 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Preston King R-NY voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted yes
Josiah James Evans D-SC 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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