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Senate roll call 69 · 36th Congress · Feb 20, 1860

On adoption of H.J.RES. 8, (app. 2-24-60), appropriating $10,000 for transporting and placing mills' statue of washington on the pedestal designated by the prop

On Feb 20, 1860, the Senate voted 38–13 (HJR 8). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–6, Republicans 12–7, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
38
No
13
Did not vote
19
Date
Feb 20, 1860

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 6 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “On adoption of H.J.RES. 8, (app. 2-24-60)…: Senate Vote, Feb 20, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-69/on-adoption-of-h-j-res-8-app-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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