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Senate roll call 62 · 36th Congress · Feb 9, 1860

To amend H.R.1, by abolishing the franking privilege after april 10, 1860, and by repealing all laws authorizing the sending of mail free of postage. (p. 723-1

On Feb 9, 1860, the Senate voted 31–21 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–3, Republicans 2–18, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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

31

No

21

Did not vote

18

Date

Feb 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.