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Senate roll call 499 · 36th Congress · Feb 19, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, by eliminating the rebate on foreign hemp manufactured into cordage in the U.S. And then reexported, to avoid frauds on the treasury. (p. 10

On Feb 19, 1861, the Senate voted 11–26 (HR 338). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–24, 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

26

Did not vote

33

Date

Feb 19, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.