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Senate roll call 99 · 36th Congress · Mar 14, 1860

To amend H.R.5, by denying the regiment of texas mounted volunteers entrance into the U.S. Service, except upon the opinion of the lieutenant general of the uni

On Mar 14, 1860, the Senate voted 12–33 (HR 5). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–27, Republicans 12–4, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
12
No
33
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 14, 1860

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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