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Senate roll call 243 · 36th Congress · Jun 2, 1860

To amend H.R. 305, by adding an appropriation of $788,392.03 for the support of a regiment of texas mounted volunteers, authorized by an act of april 7, 1858.

On Jun 2, 1860, the Senate voted 23–16 (HR 305). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–1, Republicans 0–15. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

23

No

16

Did not vote

31

Date

Jun 2, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.