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Senate roll call 513 · 36th Congress · Feb 21, 1861

On consenting to the nomination of thomas bullitt alexander, to be a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

On Feb 21, 1861, the Senate voted 34–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–6, Democrats 19–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

34

No

6

Did not vote

30

Date

Feb 21, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.