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Senate roll call 354 · 36th Congress · Jun 23, 1860

On concurring in house amendment to the first Senate amendment which directs proposals to be issued for carrying the mail in steamers from charleston to key wes

On Jun 23, 1860, the Senate voted 18–21 (HR 503). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–20, Republicans 15–0, Others 0–1. 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
18
No
21
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 20 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 12 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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