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Senate roll call 253 · 36th Congress · Jun 5, 1860

On concurring in the amendment made as in committee of the whole to bill H.R. 305, which amendment provides for an appropriation not exceeding $74,009 to pay TH

On Jun 5, 1860, the Senate voted 22–22 (HR 305). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–3, Republicans 0–19. 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
22
No
22
Did not vote
26
Date
Jun 5, 1860

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “On concurring in the amendment made as in…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-253/on-concurring-in-the-amendment-made-as-in-committee (accessed 2026-10-15).

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