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Senate roll call 113 · 36th Congress · Mar 16, 1860

To amend S. 45, by providing for the sale of primers made by the U.S. (p. 1196-1)

On Mar 16, 1860, the Senate voted 22–20 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Republicans 1–14, 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 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

22

No

20

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.