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Senate roll call 539 · 36th Congress · Feb 25, 1861

To pass H.R. 950.

On Feb 25, 1861, the Senate voted 34–12 (HR 950). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–0, Democrats 8–12, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

34

No

12

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 25, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.