To amend amendment to the bill S. 377, by striking out clause "act may be repealed etc.", and inserting, "that the privilge hereby granted may be modified, limi

On Dec 21, 1860, the Senate voted 21–20 (S 377). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–0, Republicans 0–20, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 21
No: 20
Did not vote: 29
Date: Dec 21, 1860

By party

Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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