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Senate roll call 174 · 36th Congress · May 9, 1860

To amend S. 416, by ceding lands unsold for thirty years instead of twenty-five years, to the states in which they lie. (p. 2001-2)

On May 9, 1860, the Senate voted 27–26 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–9, Republicans 7–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

27

No

26

Did not vote

17

Date

May 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.