To amend H. R. 2 so as to make the act inoperative until revenue from duty on imports exceed the government's annual expenditures. (p.786, col.2)

On Feb 3, 1859, the Senate voted 25–27 (HR 2). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–3. 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: 25
No: 27
Did not vote: 21
Date: Feb 3, 1859

By party

Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
John Renshaw Thomson D-NJ voted no
William Wright D-NJ voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Philip Allen D-RI 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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