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Senate roll call 226 · 36th Congress · May 30, 1860

On passage of S. 11, (app. 3-2-61), appropriating for the payment of the expenses incurred by the people of the territories of oregon and washington in the supp

On May 30, 1860, the Senate voted 31–17 (S 11). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–4, Republicans 4–13, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
31
No
17
Did not vote
22
Date
May 30, 1860

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “On passage of S. 11, (app. 3-2-61)…: Senate Vote, May 30, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-226/on-passage-of-s-11-app-3-2-61 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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