On passage of S. 45, authorizing the sale of public arms to different states and regulating appointment of superintendents of the national armories. (p. 1352-1

On Mar 26, 1860, the Senate voted 29–18 (S 45). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 29
No: 18
Did not vote: 23
Date: Mar 26, 1860

By party

Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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