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Senate roll call 188 · 36th Congress · May 11, 1860

On adoption of H.J.RES. 15, (app. 5-16-60), providing for the claim of thomas c. Ware, for services rendered in pro-secution of the martha washington conspriato

On May 11, 1860, the Senate voted 29–11 (HJR 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–11, Republicans 16–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
29
No
11
Did not vote
30
Date
May 11, 1860

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 11 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no · 11 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 adoption of H.J.RES. 15, (app. 5-16-60)…: Senate Vote, May 11, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-188/on-adoption-of-h-j-res-15-app-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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