Andrew Butler stated he hated slavery, but was then found at fault when he was having sexual intercourse with one of his slaves as well as fathering children from a slave. He was unable to rebut because he suffered a stroke. his nephew, Preston Brooks of the House of Representatives, heard what had happened and beat Massachusetts Senator Sumner with a cane until the man is unconscious. Southerners cheered Brooks actions but the House chose to censure or reprimand him