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Senate roll call 382 · 36th Congress · Dec 21, 1860

To amend the bill S. 377, by inserting the clause, "unless the b. And o. Railroad checks baggage on the same terms on their lines as they make with any other te

On Dec 21, 1860, the Senate voted 25–21 (S 377). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–20, Republicans 20–0, Others 0–1. 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
25
No
21
Did not vote
24
Date
Dec 21, 1860

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 7 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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