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Senate roll call 461 · 36th Congress · Feb 9, 1861

To amend H.R. 865, by adjusting the accounts of brigham young, late governor of utah territory, for alledged disbursements made in the sum of $32,734.15 for ind

On Feb 9, 1861, the Senate voted 13–23 (HR 865). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–21, Democrats 13–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
13
No
23
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 9, 1861

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 21 no · 6 didn’t vote

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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