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Senate roll call 193 · 36th Congress · May 19, 1860

On passage of H.R. 181, providing for a superintendent of indian affairs at an annual salary of $2,500, and three add-itional agents at $1,500 each for washingt

On May 19, 1860, the Senate voted 26–12 (HR 181). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–0, Republicans 2–11, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
26
No
12
Did not vote
32
Date
May 19, 1860

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

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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