To amend the tariff bill for 1862, H.R. 338, (c 68-12 ST. 178), by increasing the duty on cylinder window glass from 15 and 20% to 28-53 and 62%. (p. 928-2)

On Feb 15, 1861, the Senate voted 14–27 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 14–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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: 14
No: 27
Did not vote: 29
Date: Feb 15, 1861

By party

Democrats14 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
William Bigler D-PA 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 the tariff bill for 1862, H.R. 338…: Senate Vote, Feb 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-475/to-amend-the-tariff-bill-for-1862-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).