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Senate roll call 191 · 36th Congress · May 16, 1860

On motion during consideration of the resolutions in relation to the questions of slavery and the rights of property in the territories of the U.S.; that when t

On May 16, 1860, the Senate voted 17–27. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–17, Republicans 5–10, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

17

No

27

Did not vote

26

Date

May 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.