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Senate roll call 281 · 36th Congress · Jun 11, 1860

To amend an amendment to the bill H.R. 501, which amendment proposes an appropriation of $45,000 expended under direction of the commissioners of public buildin

On Jun 11, 1860, the Senate voted 11–27 (HR 501). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–17, Republicans 7–9, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
27
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 11, 1860

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 9 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 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, “To amend an amendment to the bill H.R. 501…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-281/to-amend-an-amendment-to-the-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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