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Senate roll call 502 · 36th Congress · Feb 20, 1861

To amend H.R. 338, in order to impose a duty of 5% ad valorem on all unmanufactured wool, hair of alpaca, goat and other like animals imported into the U.S. At

On Feb 20, 1861, the Senate voted 26–19 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 6–19, Democrats 19–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

26

No

19

Did not vote

25

Date

Feb 20, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.