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Senate roll call 236 · 36th Congress · Jun 1, 1860

To amend H.R. 503, by adding that no service hereby restored shall be put in operation unless by assent of the contractors therefore, or by advertising the same

On Jun 1, 1860, the Senate voted 23–26 (HR 503). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–25, Republicans 20–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

23

No

26

Did not vote

21

Date

Jun 1, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.