To amend H.R. 1, by providing that on all printed matters, except newspapers and periodicals, mailed under the franking privilege the postage shall be prepaid.

On Feb 8, 1860, the Senate voted 23–31 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–30, Republicans 23–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 23
No: 31
Did not vote: 16
Date: Feb 8, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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, by providing that on all…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-50/to-amend-h-r-1-by-providing-that-on (accessed 2026-10-17).