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Senate roll call 95 · 36th Congress · Mar 13, 1860

To amend S. 53, by providing that a federal judge, if convinced that a balance is due a person may order same paid out of the treasury. (p. 1128-3)

On Mar 13, 1860, the Senate voted 16–35 (S 53). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–27, Republicans 14–6, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

35

Did not vote

19

Date

Mar 13, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.