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Senate roll call 294 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

On agreeing to the amendment to the bill H.R. 501, which amendment provides for an additional twenty-five acres to the present capitol grounds, according to the

On Jun 12, 1860, the Senate voted 22–21 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–16, Republicans 9–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

21

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.