1. Home
  2. Votes
  3. Senate vote 303 (35th Congress)

Senate roll call 303 · 35th Congress · Jun 1, 1858

To postpone consideration of S. 402, a bill to restrain and redress outrages upon the flag and citizens of the United States.

On Jun 1, 1858, the Senate voted 16–37 (S 402). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–17, Republicans 0–19, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
16
No
37
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 1, 1858

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 17 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To postpone consideration of S. 402, a bill…: Senate Vote, Jun 1, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-303/to-postpone-consideration-of-s-402-a-bill-to (accessed 2026-10-17).