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Senate roll call 81 · 36th Congress · Mar 5, 1860

To amend S. 53, amending an act to establish a court for the investigation of claims against the U.S., approved feb. 24, 1853, by providing that all claims allo

On Mar 5, 1860, the Senate voted 9–37 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–23, Republicans 5–13, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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

9

No

37

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 5, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.