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Senate roll call 267 · 36th Congress · Jun 8, 1860

To amend H.J.RES. 17, (app. 6-15-1860), relative to the settlement of the damages, losses and liabilities incurred by certain parties interested in the contract

On Jun 8, 1860, the Senate voted 14–27 (HJR 17). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 14–4. 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
14
No
27
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 8, 1860

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 4 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 amend H.J.RES. 17, (app. 6-15-1860)…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-267/to-amend-h-j-res-17-app-6-15 (accessed 2026-10-17).