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Senate roll call 45 · 36th Congress · Feb 7, 1860

To amend H.R. 1, (app. 2-15-60), appropriating to defray deficiencies in the appropriations for the service of the post office department for the fiscal year 18

On Feb 7, 1860, the Senate voted 24–32 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–31, Republicans 23–0, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

24

No

32

Did not vote

14

Date

Feb 7, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.