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Senate roll call 421 · 35th Congress · Jun 14, 1858

To consent to the nomination of augustus schell, to be collector of the customs for the district of new york in the state of new york. (p.456, p.397-418)

On Jun 14, 1858, the Senate voted 38–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–0, Republicans 2–6, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
38
No
6
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 14, 1858

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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.

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Capitol Receipts, “To consent to the nomination of augustus…: Senate Vote, Jun 14, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-421/to-consent-to-the-nomination-of-augustus-schell-to (accessed 2026-10-17).