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Senate roll call 91 · 36th Congress · Mar 12, 1860

On adoption of the resolution providing that MR. Hyatt be committed to the common jail of the district of columbia, until he is ready and willing to answer the

On Mar 12, 1860, the Senate voted 44–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–1, Republicans 12–9, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
44
No
10
Did not vote
16
Date
Mar 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 9 no · 6 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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