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Senate roll call 331 · 36th Congress · Jun 20, 1860

To postpone the unfinished business which is bill H.R. 503, (app. 6-25-60), appropriating for the service of the post office department for the year ending june

On Jun 20, 1860, the Senate voted 33–17 (HR 503). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–17, Republicans 21–0, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

33

No

17

Did not vote

20

Date

Jun 20, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.