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Senate roll call 153 · 36th Congress · Apr 11, 1860

To postpone all prior orders and to proceed to the consider-ation of S. 10, a bill in addition to an act to promote the progress of the useful arts. (p. 1646-2

On Apr 11, 1860, the Senate voted 19–19 (S 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–2, Republicans 1–17. 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

19

No

19

Did not vote

32

Date

Apr 11, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.