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Senate roll call 489 · 36th Congress · Feb 18, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by keeping duty on tea and coffee until such time as the debts contracted prior to march 4, 1857 are paid. (p. 993-2,3)

On Feb 18, 1861, the Senate voted 23–19 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–2, Democrats 2–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

23

No

19

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 18, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.