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Senate roll call 299 · 36th Congress · Jun 13, 1860

To amend H.R. 339, by authorizing the President to borrow on the credit of the U.S. Sum not exceeding $21,000,000 to be applied to the payment of appropriations

On Jun 13, 1860, the Senate voted 29–19 (HR 339). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–1, Republicans 0–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
29
No
19
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 13, 1860

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 8 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.R. 339, by authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-299/to-amend-h-r-339-by-authorizing-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).