To proceed to consideration of the resolution, that the President be requested to communicate to the Senate any correspondence, since his inauguration, between

On Dec 15, 1858, the Senate voted 24–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 24
No: 25
Did not vote: 24
Date: Dec 15, 1858

By party

Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted no
James Henry Hammond D-SC voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter 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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