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Senate roll call 379 · 36th Congress · Dec 12, 1860

To amend amendment to the bill H.R. 863 (c1-12 ST 121), authorizing the issuing of treasury notes, by adding nothing herein shall affect the right of Congress t

On Dec 12, 1860, the Senate voted 28–27 (HR 863). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 4–24, Republicans 24–1, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

28

No

27

Did not vote

15

Date

Dec 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.