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Senate roll call 154 · 36th Congress · Apr 12, 1860

On passage of H.R. 213, (app. 4-19-60), incorporating the U.S. Agricultural society. (p. 1676-1)

On Apr 12, 1860, the Senate voted 24–11 (HR 213). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–1, Democrats 4–10, Others 2–0. 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
24
No
11
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 10 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

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, “On passage of H.R. 213, (app. 4-19-60)…: Senate Vote, Apr 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-154/on-passage-of-h-r-213-app-4-19 (accessed 2026-10-17).