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Senate roll call 116 · 36th Congress · Mar 16, 1860

To table S. 101, regarding the claim of thomas crown for the breaking of his contract by the U.S. (p. 1200-3)

On Mar 16, 1860, the Senate voted 31–8 (S 101). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–4, Republicans 13–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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

31

No

8

Did not vote

31

Date

Mar 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.