To amend H. R. 558, so as to authorize postmaster general at his discretion to exact an additional postage of one hundred per centum upon all mails conveyed fro

On Jun 9, 1858, the Senate voted 11–31 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–14, Republicans 0–15, Others 1–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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: 11
No: 31
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jun 9, 1858

By party

Democrats10 yes · 14 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
Robert Augustus Toombs D-GA voted yes
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted yes
John Slidell D-LA voted yes
James Stephen Green D-MO voted yes
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
David Settle Reid D-NC voted yes
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH 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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