The question, on the passage by yeas and nays, resulted, Yeas 32, Nays 7.
So the bill was passed.
June 3d, the bill passed the House,—Yeas 86, Nays 37.
The passage of this bill was felt to be an important stage in the warfare with Slavery. Governor Andrew saw it so, and wrote:—
“The triumphant and exemplary majority which the Hayti bill obtained in the Senate is most gratifying. I am greatly rejoiced. The law, when passed, will be a recognition of the Colored Man, not merely of Hayti. It is a jewel in your crown.”
Joshua Leavitt, of New York, the tried Abolitionist, also saw it so, and wrote:—
“Allow me to congratulate you on the splendid vote in the Senate on Haytien recognition. I think it shows the benefit of waiting for the right time, and then striking. This action is final in regard to the supremacy of the Slave Power. How can they administer a government that is in amity with a nation of insurgent negro slaves?”