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Senate roll call 217 · 36th Congress · May 25, 1860

On adoption of the seventh resolution providing that the provision of the constitution for the rendition of fugitives from service or labor and that the laws of

On May 25, 1860, the Senate voted 36–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 1–6, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 1 member 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

36

No

6

Did not vote

28

Date

May 25, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.