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Senate roll call 308 · 36th Congress · Jun 15, 1860

To proceed to the consideration of the bill, H.R. 496, concerning conflict between the SGT of arms of the Senate and the SGT. Of arms of house of representative

On Jun 15, 1860, the Senate voted 22–25 (HR 496). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 0–22, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
25
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 5 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, “To proceed to the consideration of the bill…: Senate Vote, Jun 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-308/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).

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