That the Senate recede from its amendment disagreed to by the house to H.R. 499, (app. 5-24-60), a bill to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the fis

On May 22, 1860, the Senate voted 37–8 (HR 499). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–4, Republicans 14–3, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 37
No: 8
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 22, 1860

By party

Democrats22 yes · 4 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans14 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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