To concur in an amendment to H.R. 338, which amendment limits the time the tea and coffee duty shall last, june 30, 1863. (p. 1055-3)

On Feb 20, 1861, the Senate voted 25–21 (HR 338). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–3, Democrats 2–17, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 25
No: 21
Did not vote: 24
Date: Feb 20, 1861

By party

Democrats2 yes · 17 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted no
Graham Newell Fitch D-IN voted yes
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
William Bigler D-PA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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