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Senate roll call 65 · 36th Congress · Feb 15, 1860

To reconsider the vote by which the Senate receded from its amendment to H.R. 1, which amendment provides for the abolishment of the franking privilege after ap

On Feb 15, 1860, the Senate voted 14–42 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–17, Republicans 0–23, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 14 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
14
No
42
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 17 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Feb 15, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-65/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-senate-receded (accessed 2026-10-17).