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Senate roll call 93 · 36th Congress · Mar 13, 1860

To amend S. 53, establishing a court for the investigation of claims against the U.S., by paying private claims when allowed, from appropriations thereafter mad

On Mar 13, 1860, the Senate voted 16–33 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–24, Republicans 13–7, Others 0–2. 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
16
No
33
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 13, 1860

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

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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