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Senate roll call 157 · 36th Congress · Apr 13, 1860

On passage of S. 118 (app. 6-16-60), granting the claim of david myerle for services rendered the people of kentucky showing them how to manage and handle their

On Apr 13, 1860, the Senate voted 24–16 (S 118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–12, Republicans 14–3, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
24
No
16
Did not vote
30
Date
Apr 13, 1860

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 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, “On passage of S. 118 (app. 6-16-60)…: Senate Vote, Apr 13, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-157/on-passage-of-s-118-app-6-16-60 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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