To amend the Senate resolution relating to the extradition treaty between the U.S., and france, so as to insert certain words. (p.320, p.410)

On May 11, 1858, the Senate voted 24–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–6, Republicans 10–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 9
Did not vote: 40
Date: May 11, 1858

By party

Democrats13 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted no
James Fowler Simmons R-RI voted no
Philip Allen D-RI voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
James Pinckney Henderson D-TX voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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, “To amend the Senate resolution relating to…: Senate Vote, May 11, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-230/to-amend-the-senate-resolution-relating-to-the-extradition (accessed 2026-10-17).