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Senate roll call 78 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1860

To adjourn during debate on S. 45, authorizing the sale of public arms to different states and regulating appointment of superintendents of the national armorie

On Mar 2, 1860, the Senate voted 21–22. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–20, Republicans 18–0, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

21

No

22

Did not vote

27

Date

Mar 2, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.