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Senate roll call 155 · 36th Congress · Apr 12, 1860

To amend S. 76, benefiting public schools in the district of columbia, by equalizing the amount paid by government with that of special tax raised for that purp

On Apr 12, 1860, the Senate voted 20–22 (S 76). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–4, Republicans 3–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
22
Did not vote
28
Date
Apr 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 18 no · 6 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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