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Senate roll call 214 · 36th Congress · May 25, 1860

On adoption of the resolution providing, that if the judicial and executive authority do not possess means to insure adequate protection to constitutional right

On May 25, 1860, the Senate voted 35–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–0, Republicans 1–2, Others 2–0.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes
35
No
2
Did not vote
33
Date
May 25, 1860

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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