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Senate roll call 567 · 36th Congress · Feb 27, 1861

On concurring in amendment as amended to H.R. 899, which would appropriate $50,000 to raise an army for the protection of emigrants going over plains to oregon,

On Feb 27, 1861, the Senate voted 24–13 (HR 899). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 20–4, Democrats 5–8, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

24

No

13

Did not vote

31

Date

Feb 27, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.