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Senate roll call 501 · 36th Congress · Feb 20, 1861

To amend amendment to the tariff bill for 1862, H.R. 338, (c68-12 ST. 178), by striking out the clause which relates to sugar, tea and coffee and insert a new s

On Feb 20, 1861, the Senate voted 19–24 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–21, Democrats 15–2, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

19

No

24

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 20, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.