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Senate roll call 248 · 36th Congress · Jun 5, 1860

To postpone all prior orders, and H.R. 305, and proceed to consideration of S. 307, (app. 6-22-60), repealing the 2nd section and other portions of the act pass

On Jun 5, 1860, the Senate voted 28–29 (HR 305). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–28, Republicans 24–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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
29
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 5, 1860

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone all prior orders, and H.R. 305…: Senate Vote, Jun 5, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-248/to-postpone-all-prior-orders-and-h-r-305 (accessed 2026-10-17).