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Senate roll call 177 · 36th Congress · May 9, 1860

To amend S. 416, by legally subdividing lands where a preemption claim has been filed, subject at time of application to preemption as $1.25 an acre, for 160 ac

On May 9, 1860, the Senate voted 28–21 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–21, Republicans 23–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

28

No

21

Did not vote

21

Date

May 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.