To amend H.R. 1, (app. 2-15-60), appropriating to defray deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the post office department for the fiscal year 18

On Feb 7, 1860, the Senate voted 17–30 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–11, Republicans 0–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 17
No: 30
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 7, 1860

By party

Democrats16 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
James Asheton Bayard Jr. D-DE voted no
Willard Saulsbury Sr. D-DE voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
James Alfred Pearce D-MD voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Thomas Bragg D-NC voted no
Joseph Lane D-OR voted no
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 1, (app. 2-15-60)…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-44/to-amend-h-r-1-app-2-15-60 (accessed 2026-10-17).