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Senate roll call 185 · 36th Congress · May 10, 1860

To amend S. 416, by substituting the house bill for the Senate bill. (p. 2042-1)

On May 10, 1860, the Senate voted 25–30 (S 416). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–30, Republicans 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

25

No

30

Did not vote

15

Date

May 10, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.