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Senate roll call 163 · 36th Congress · Apr 18, 1860

To lay on the table petitions praying for repeal of the fugitive slave law, and the abolishing of slavery in the district of columbia. (p. 1765-3)

On Apr 18, 1860, the Senate voted 25–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–0, Republicans 0–19, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes

25

No

19

Did not vote

25

Date

Apr 18, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.