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Senate roll call 92 · 36th Congress · Mar 13, 1860

To postpone S. 1, the homestead bill, and make it the special order of thursday. (p. 1119-3)

On Mar 13, 1860, the Senate voted 31–23 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–23, Republicans 22–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

31

No

23

Did not vote

16

Date

Mar 13, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.