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Senate roll call 543 · 36th Congress · Feb 25, 1861

To receive an amendment to H.R. 895, allowing expenses for clerical aid in oregon land office registers, not to exceed $6,000 where these clerk acted as lawyers

On Feb 25, 1861, the Senate voted 11–24 (HR 895). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–20, Democrats 9–4. 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

11

No

24

Did not vote

35

Date

Feb 25, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.