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Senate roll call 139 · 36th Congress · Mar 31, 1860

To postpone the special order and all prior orders in order to take up H.R. 215, (app. 6-19-60), making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses o

On Mar 31, 1860, the Senate voted 27–15 (HR 215). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–3, Republicans 5–12, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

27

No

15

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 31, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.