To amend the tariff bill for 1862, H.R. 338, (c68-12 ST.178) by striking out 90 days and inserting 3 years, so that on all goods on deposit in warehouses or pub

On Feb 16, 1861, the Senate voted 26–19 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 6–17, Democrats 20–1, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 26
No: 19
Did not vote: 25
Date: Feb 16, 1861

By party

Democrats20 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 17 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Sumner R-MA voted yes
Preston King R-NY voted yes
William Henry Seward R-NY voted yes
Edward Dickinson Baker R-OR voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Charles Durkee R-WI voted yes
James Rood Doolittle R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To amend the tariff bill for 1862, H.R. 338…: Senate Vote, Feb 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-477/to-amend-the-tariff-bill-for-1862-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).