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Senate roll call 531 · 36th Congress · Feb 23, 1861

To amend H.R. 895, in order to provide for the continuance of the printing for the U.S. Supreme court by contract, pursuant to the act of june 17, 1844, under t

On Feb 23, 1861, the Senate voted 6–30 (HR 895). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–21, Democrats 5–9, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

6

No

30

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 23, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.