To table the appeal from the decision of the chair by which an amendment to H. R. 713 relating to payment from the utah judiciary fund was ruled out of order.

On Mar 3, 1859, the Senate voted 26–19 (HR 713). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–6, Republicans 1–11, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 19
Did not vote: 28
Date: Mar 3, 1859

By party

Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Colbreth Broderick D-CA voted no
Alfred Iverson Sr. D-GA voted no
George Wallace Jones D-IA voted no
James Shields D-MN voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Matthias Ward D-TX voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT 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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