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Senate roll call 334 · 36th Congress · Jun 20, 1860

To amend amendment to H.R. 503 by striking out clause which requires paying contractors for services performed on curtailed routes. (p. 3193-3)

On Jun 20, 1860, the Senate voted 17–27 (HR 503). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Republicans 0–18, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
17
No
27
Did not vote
26
Date
Jun 20, 1860

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 9 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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