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Senate roll call 391 · 36th Congress · Jan 9, 1861

To reconsider the vote postponing until tomorrow further consideration of H.R. 701, securing contracts and making provisions for transportation by railroas of m

On Jan 9, 1861, the Senate voted 33–18 (HR 701). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–17, Republicans 22–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
33
No
18
Did not vote
19
Date
Jan 9, 1861

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 17 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

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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