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Senate roll call 172 · 36th Congress · May 9, 1860

To amend S. 416, by substituting the house bill for the Senate bill. (p. 1998-3)

On May 9, 1860, the Senate voted 26–31 (S 416). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–31, Republicans 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

26

No

31

Did not vote

13

Date

May 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.