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Senate roll call 492 · 36th Congress · Feb 19, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by raising the denomination of the treasury note from $20 to $50. (p. 1015-2)

On Feb 19, 1861, the Senate voted 21–22 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–21, Democrats 18–1, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

21

No

22

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 19, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.