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Senate roll call 298 · 36th Congress · Jun 13, 1860

On agreeing to the amendment to the bill H.R. 339 (app. 6-23-1860), making appropriations for legislative, executive and judicial expenses for 1861, which amend

On Jun 13, 1860, the Senate voted 30–23 (HR 339). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–1, Republicans 1–22, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
30
No
23
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 13, 1860

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 22 no · 4 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 13, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-298/on-agreeing-to-the-amendment-to-the-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).