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Senate roll call 82 · 36th Congress · Mar 5, 1860

To amend S. 53, amending an act establishing a court for the investigation of claims against the U.S., approved feb. 24, 1853, by authorizing the secretary of t

On Mar 5, 1860, the Senate voted 11–27 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–20, Republicans 10–5, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

11

No

27

Did not vote

32

Date

Mar 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.