To table the treaty between the U.S. And the walla wallas, june 9, 1855.

On Jun 16, 1858, the Senate voted 14–22. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–15, Others 1–4, Republicans 1–3. 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: 14
No: 22
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 16, 1858

By party

Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted yes
Clement Claiborne Clay Jr. D-AL voted yes
Robert Ward Johnson D-AR voted yes
David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted yes
Judah Philip Benjamin D-LA voted yes
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted yes
William Wright D-NJ voted yes
Philip Allen D-RI voted yes
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted yes
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted yes
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA 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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