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Senate roll call 145 · 36th Congress · Apr 7, 1860

To amend S. 201, constructing a washington passenger railway, by entitling only citizens of the dist. Of columbia to subscribe to stock. (p. 1590-2)

On Apr 7, 1860, the Senate voted 17–19 (S 201). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–9, Republicans 6–8, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

17

No

19

Did not vote

34

Date

Apr 7, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.