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Senate roll call 482 · 36th Congress · Feb 16, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by reducing tax on lower grade cigars, valued at $3.00 a thousand or less, from twenty to ten cents a pound. (p. 956-3)

On Feb 16, 1861, the Senate voted 11–25 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–23, Democrats 11–2. 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

11

No

25

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 16, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.