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Senate roll call 497 · 36th Congress · Feb 19, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by increasing the duty on hemp, jute, sisal, grass, coir and other vegetable substances used for cordage.

On Feb 19, 1861, the Senate voted 13–23 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 13–1. 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

13

No

23

Did not vote

34

Date

Feb 19, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.