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Senate roll call 380 · 36th Congress · Dec 21, 1860

To amend the bill S. 377, extending railroad connections at washington, which provides that after the acceptance of these privileges the company property in the

On Dec 21, 1860, the Senate voted 19–24 (S 377). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Republicans 18–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
19
No
24
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 21, 1860

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 23 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 9 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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