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Senate roll call 534 · 36th Congress · Feb 23, 1861

To determine if amendment to H.R. 895, to pay balance due the contracter for building the custom house in maine, is in order, notwithstanding the 30th rule hold

On Feb 23, 1861, the Senate voted 11–24 (HR 895). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–21, Democrats 10–3, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

11

No

24

Did not vote

35

Date

Feb 23, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.