To amend H. J. RES. 37, relating to the carrying of U.S. Mails from ST. Joseph, missouri to placerville, california, so as to authorize postmaster general to h

On Jun 12, 1858, the Senate voted 21–29 (HJR 37). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–12, Republicans 0–16, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 21
No: 29
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jun 12, 1858

By party

Democrats19 yes · 12 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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