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Senate roll call 127 · 36th Congress · Mar 26, 1860

To amend consular second diplomatic appropriation bill H.R.4, (app. 5-26-60), by first determining the boundary line between the pacific ocean and the rocky mou

On Mar 26, 1860, the Senate voted 26–9 (HR 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–5, Republicans 7–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
26
No
9
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 26, 1860

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 5 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend consular second diplomatic…: Senate Vote, Mar 26, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-127/to-amend-consular-second-diplomatic-appropriation-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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