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Senate roll call 312 · 36th Congress · Jun 15, 1860

To adjourn, for purpose of terminating debate on the bill S. 291 (app. 6-22-60), providing for the claim of mary preston, widow of george preston an ordnance se

On Jun 15, 1860, the Senate voted 3–31. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–21, Republicans 0–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 3 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
3
No
31
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 10 no · 17 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 adjourn, for purpose of terminating…: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-312/to-adjourn-for-purpose-of-terminating-debate-on-the (accessed 2026-10-17).