To adopt resolution that the Senate advise and consent to the ratification of the additionial article to the extradition convention between the U.S. And france

On Jun 15, 1858, the Senate voted 26–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–6, Republicans 2–4, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 26
No: 10
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 15, 1858

By party

Democrats20 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Jefferson Davis D-MS voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted yes
George Ellis Pugh D-OH 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt resolution that the Senate advise…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1858,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/35-S-425/to-adopt-resolution-that-the-senate-advise-and-consent (accessed 2026-10-17).