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Senate roll call 106 · 36th Congress · Mar 15, 1860

On passage of S. 86, amending the existing laws relative to the compensation of the district attorneys, marshalls and clerks of the circuit and district courts

On Mar 15, 1860, the Senate voted 25–18 (S 86). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–3, Republicans 3–15. 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
25
No
18
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 15 no · 9 didn’t vote

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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