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Senate roll call 247 · 36th Congress · Jun 5, 1860

To postpone prior orders for consideration of H.R. 23, (app. 1-29-61,12 stat. L. 123), admitting kansas into the union, and proceed to consideration of H.R. 305

On Jun 5, 1860, the Senate voted 33–27 (HR 23). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–2, Republicans 0–25, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

33

No

27

Did not vote

10

Date

Jun 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.