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Senate roll call 306 · 36th Congress · Jun 14, 1860

On deciding the point of order raised by thomas bragg, whether the amendment was in order under the 30th rule, to the bill H.R. 339, which amendment, provides,

On Jun 14, 1860, the Senate voted 22–26 (HR 339). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–25, Republicans 20–0, Others 0–1. 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
22
No
26
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 14, 1860

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 25 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 7 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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