To consent to the nominations of john w. Whitfield to be register at kickapoo, kansas territory, and daniel woodson to be receiver of public moneys at kickapoo,

On Jun 3, 1858, the Senate voted 28–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 0–9, Others 1–1. 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: 28
No: 10
Did not vote: 35
Date: Jun 3, 1858

By party

Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 9 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 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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