To adopt resolution to proceed to consideration of the nomination of james w. Maudeville to be surveyor general of the United States for the district of califor

On Jun 16, 1858, the Senate voted 23–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–13, Republicans 5–0, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 23
No: 13
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 16, 1858

By party

Democrats13 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
David Settle Reid D-NC voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
Arthur Peronneau Hayne D-SC voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA 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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