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Senate roll call 343 · 36th Congress · Jun 22, 1860

That the Senate agree to house amendment to first Senate amendment directing proposals to be issued for carrying the mail in steamers from charleston to key wes

On Jun 22, 1860, the Senate voted 24–15 (HR 503). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–15, Republicans 14–0, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
24
No
15
Did not vote
30
Date
Jun 22, 1860

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 0 no · 13 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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