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Senate roll call 183 · 36th Congress · May 10, 1860

To amend S. 416, by enabling heads of families to enter lands which have been or shall be, subject to preemption not including any land reserved by U.S. Grants

On May 10, 1860, the Senate voted 26–31 (S 416). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–31, Republicans 24–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

26

No

31

Did not vote

13

Date

May 10, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.