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Senate roll call 61 · 36th Congress · Feb 9, 1860

To amend H.R.1, by providing a 6% yearly interest to be paid to mail contractors only, for delay or failure in payments for service. (p. 722-3)

On Feb 9, 1860, the Senate voted 36–13 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–7, Republicans 14–5, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

36

No

13

Did not vote

21

Date

Feb 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.