To consent to the nomination of edward c. Loring, to be judge of the court of claims. (p.374, p.391)

On May 6, 1858, the Senate voted 27–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–0, Republicans 0–12, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 35th Congress (1857–1858), James Buchanan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 27
No: 12
Did not vote: 34
Date: May 6, 1858

By party

Democrats24 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 consent to the nomination of edward c…: Senate Vote, May 6, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-226/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-edward-c-loring (accessed 2026-10-17).