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Senate roll call 320 · 36th Congress · Jun 18, 1860

To adjourn, motion made during debate on s.j.r. 44, a bill to authorize a survey of the colorado desert to determine if it can be irrigated by the colorado rive

On Jun 18, 1860, the Senate voted 9–21. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–9, Republicans 3–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

9

No

21

Did not vote

40

Date

Jun 18, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.