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Senate roll call 291 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

To reconsider the vote concurring in the amendment made as in committee of the whole to the bill H.R. 501, which amendment proposes to eliminate the clause, app

On Jun 12, 1860, the Senate voted 28–24 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–21, Republicans 18–1, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

28

No

24

Did not vote

18

Date

Jun 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.