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Senate roll call 239 · 36th Congress · Jun 2, 1860

To amend H.R. 305, by eliminating a proposed addition to the army staff of a signal officer, with the rank, pay, and allowances of a major of cavalry, who, unde

On Jun 2, 1860, the Senate voted 22–18 (HR 305). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–5, Republicans 6–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
22
No
18
Did not vote
30
Date
Jun 2, 1860

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 5 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 13 no · 8 didn’t vote

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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