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Senate roll call 488 · 36th Congress · Feb 18, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by authorizing the President, by proclamation to discontinue this tax upon tea and coffee whenever the public treasury is no longer called up

On Feb 18, 1861, the Senate voted 14–28 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, Democrats 13–3, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

14

No

28

Did not vote

28

Date

Feb 18, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.