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Senate roll call 208 · 36th Congress · May 25, 1860

To amend amendment to the fourth resolution, providing that neither Congress nor a territorial legislature whether by direct legislation or legislation of an in

On May 25, 1860, the Senate voted 5–43. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–28, Republicans 0–13, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

5

No

43

Did not vote

22

Date

May 25, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.