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Senate roll call 137 · 36th Congress · Mar 30, 1860

On passage of S. 111 (app. 2-16-1860), granting claim of $3,000 to aaron h. Palmer for services rendered in research in oriental countries. (p. 1446-1)

On Mar 30, 1860, the Senate voted 20–16 (S 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–15, Republicans 14–1, Others 1–0. 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

20

No

16

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 30, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.