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Senate roll call 571 · 36th Congress · Feb 28, 1861

On consenting to the nomination of alexander w. Russell, to be paymaster in the navy from feb. 2, 1861.

On Feb 28, 1861, the Senate voted 29–19. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–0, Republicans 3–19, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

29

No

19

Did not vote

22

Date

Feb 28, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.