To amend H.R. 339 by nullifying an act of the territory of new mexico which deprives its courts from jurisdiction over masters who correct servants for neglect

On Jun 13, 1860, the Senate voted 21–30 (HR 339). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–30, Republicans 21–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 21
No: 30
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 13, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 H.R. 339 by nullifying an act of…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-300/to-amend-h-r-339-by-nullifying-an-act (accessed 2026-10-16).