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Senate roll call 96 · 36th Congress · Mar 13, 1860

To amend S. 53, by forbidding any U.S. Officer from acting as agent or attorney for any person having a claim against this government. (p. 1129-1)

On Mar 13, 1860, the Senate voted 40–6 (S 53). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–5, Republicans 19–0, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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

40

No

6

Did not vote

24

Date

Mar 13, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.