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Senate roll call 322 · 36th Congress · Jun 19, 1860

To postpone the special order, H.R. 304, the overland mail bill, in order to conclude discussion of H.R. 339, (app. 6-23-60), providing for the legislative, exe

On Jun 19, 1860, the Senate voted 24–15 (HR 304). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–10, Republicans 14–4, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
24
No
15
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 19, 1860

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 10 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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