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Senate roll call 370 · 36th Congress · Jun 27, 1860

To pass a resolution paying $1.25, an acre to the sioux indians for land taken from them, under the treaty of 1858.

On Jun 27, 1860, the Senate voted 31–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–3, Republicans 14–2, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

31

No

6

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 27, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.