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Senate roll call 517 · 36th Congress · Feb 21, 1861

That the doors be opened and the Senate go into legislative business, made during debate on the nomination of george MC henry to be U.S. Consul at liverpool.

On Feb 21, 1861, the Senate voted 28–15. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–0, Democrats 5–15. 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

28

No

15

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 21, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.