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Senate roll call 184 · 36th Congress · May 10, 1860

To amend S. 416, by providing that all unsold land after a lapse of thirty, instead of thirty-five years, shall be ceded to the state in which it may be situate

On May 10, 1860, the Senate voted 28–26 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–9, Republicans 5–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

28

No

26

Did not vote

16

Date

May 10, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.