To amend H.R. 338, by leaving duty at three cents per pound on all unmanufactured wool, alpacca goat hair, and similar animals' hair, of valued at less than 24

On Feb 16, 1861, the Senate voted 19–20 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–3, Republicans 2–17, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 19
No: 20
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 16, 1861

By party

Democrats16 yes · 3 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham R-MI voted yes
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted yes
William Bigler D-PA voted no
Louis Trezevant Wigfall D-TX voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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