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Senate roll call 294 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

On agreeing to the amendment to the bill H.R. 501, which amendment provides for an additional twenty-five acres to the present capitol grounds, according to the

On Jun 12, 1860, the Senate voted 22–21 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–16, Republicans 9–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
22
No
21
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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, “On agreeing to the amendment to the bill…: Senate Vote, Jun 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-294/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).