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House roll call 381 · 36th Congress · Feb 25, 1861

To concur in Senate amendment #15 to H.R. 338, which amendment provides to put a duty on cigars valued at $5.00 or under per thousand, 20 cents per pound, over

On Feb 25, 1861, the House voted 119–44 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 93–3, Democrats 17–22, Others 9–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
119
No
44
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 25, 1861

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 22 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in Senate amendment #15 to H.R…: House Vote, Feb 25, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-381/to-concur-in-senate-amendment-15-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).