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Senate roll call 248 · 36th Congress · Jun 5, 1860

To postpone all prior orders, and H.R. 305, and proceed to consideration of S. 307, (app. 6-22-60), repealing the 2nd section and other portions of the act pass

On Jun 5, 1860, the Senate voted 28–29 (HR 305). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–28, Republicans 24–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

28

No

29

Did not vote

13

Date

Jun 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.