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Senate roll call 546 · 36th Congress · Feb 25, 1861

To reconsider vote rejecting an amendment to H.R. 895, in order to substantiate tie vote with absence of the vice-President, which amendment providing for $110,

On Feb 25, 1861, the Senate voted 18–25 (HR 895). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Democrats 15–2, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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

18

No

25

Did not vote

27

Date

Feb 25, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.