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Senate roll call 439 · 36th Congress · Jan 30, 1861

On passage of the bill, H.R. 191, relating to the claim of betsy d. Townsend for bond of t.m. Beauchamps' son who jumped bail. (p. 637-2)

On Jan 30, 1861, the Senate voted 40–2 (HR 911). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–0, Republicans 18–2, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
40
No
2
Did not vote
28
Date
Jan 30, 1861

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “On passage of the bill, H.R. 191, relating…: Senate Vote, Jan 30, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-439/on-passage-of-the-bill-h-r-191-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).