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Senate roll call 255 · 36th Congress · Jun 6, 1860

To postpone further consideration of all prior orders and the bill H.R. 305, and proceed to the consideration of the bill S. 307, (app. 6-22-60), repealing the

On Jun 6, 1860, the Senate voted 27–23 (HR 305). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 3–22, Republicans 23–0, Others 1–1. 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

27

No

23

Did not vote

20

Date

Jun 6, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.