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Senate roll call 607 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To take up for consideration the bill, H.R. 522, incorporating the metropolitan gas company of washington city.

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 33–1 (HR 522). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–0, Democrats 13–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
33
No
1
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 2, 1861

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 1 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To take up for consideration the bill, H.R…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-607/to-take-up-for-consideration-the-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-15).

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