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Senate roll call 521 · 36th Congress · Feb 22, 1861

To adjourn in order to terminate debate, it being washington's birthday, on the bill H.R. 714, (c57-12 ST.151) establishing certain post routes. (p. 1109-2)

On Feb 22, 1861, the Senate voted 21–28. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 19–4, Others 2–0. 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

21

No

28

Did not vote

21

Date

Feb 22, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.