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Senate roll call 132 · 36th Congress · Mar 28, 1860

To amend S. 299, by increasing the pay of the lower officers and commanders of the navy for the first five years when on duty at sea $2,750.00 when on other dut

On Mar 28, 1860, the Senate voted 20–29 (S 299). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–26, Republicans 18–1, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

20

No

29

Did not vote

21

Date

Mar 28, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.