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Senate roll call 114 · 36th Congress · Mar 16, 1860

To postpone the special order, which is the private calendar and consider S. 45. (p. 1197-1)

On Mar 16, 1860, the Senate voted 27–24 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 0–21, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

27

No

24

Did not vote

19

Date

Mar 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.