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Senate roll call 493 · 36th Congress · Feb 19, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by raising the value of denomination from $20 to $50 in order to be acceptable to men of small means. (p. 1018-1)

On Feb 19, 1861, the Senate voted 23–22 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 1–22, Democrats 21–0, Others 2–0. 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

23

No

22

Did not vote

24

Date

Feb 19, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.