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Senate roll call 606 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To consider H.R. 522, a bill to incorporate the metropolitan gas light company of washington, d.c. (no quorum present.)

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 26–2 (HR 522). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–0, Democrats 10–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

26

No

2

Did not vote

42

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.