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Senate roll call 93 · 36th Congress · Mar 13, 1860

To amend S. 53, establishing a court for the investigation of claims against the U.S., by paying private claims when allowed, from appropriations thereafter mad

On Mar 13, 1860, the Senate voted 16–33 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–24, Republicans 13–7, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

16

No

33

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 13, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.