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Senate roll call 167 · 36th Congress · May 8, 1860

To adjourn. (p. 1921-1)

On May 8, 1860, the Senate voted 15–14. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–5, Republicans 4–9, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

15

No

14

Did not vote

41

Date

May 8, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.