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Senate roll call 290 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

On concurring to the amendment, made as in committee of the whole to the bill H.R. 501, which amendment proposes to eliminate the appropriation of $60,000 for t

On Jun 12, 1860, the Senate voted 26–24 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–10, Republicans 4–14, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
26
No
24
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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 to the amendment, made as in…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-290/on-concurring-to-the-amendment-made-as-in-committee (accessed 2026-10-16).

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