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Senate roll call 197 · 36th Congress · May 23, 1860

To concur in a house amendment to S. 299 (app. 6-1-60), regulating and increasing the pay of the U.S. Navy, which amendment is a substitute bill. (p. 2267-3)

On May 23, 1860, the Senate voted 42–6 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Republicans 12–5, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

42

No

6

Did not vote

22

Date

May 23, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.