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Senate roll call 140 · 36th Congress · Apr 3, 1860

To postpone consideration of S. 1, granting to any U.S. Citizen and head of a family, a homestead of 160 acres of land, out of the public domain, upon condition

On Apr 3, 1860, the Senate voted 26–24 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–24, Republicans 20–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

26

No

24

Did not vote

20

Date

Apr 3, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.