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Senate roll call 136 · 36th Congress · Mar 30, 1860

To amend S. 324, relating to the claim of abigail nason, heir of john lord, for wages due as U.S. Seaman during the revolutionary war, by paying the principal o

On Mar 30, 1860, the Senate voted 20–15 (S 324). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–2, Republicans 2–13. 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
20
No
15
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 30, 1860

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 13 no · 12 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 324, relating to the claim of…: Senate Vote, Mar 30, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-136/to-amend-s-324-relating-to-the-claim-of (accessed 2026-10-17).