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Senate roll call 68 · 36th Congress · Feb 15, 1860

On passage of S. 35, abolishing the franking privilege. (p. 789-1)

On Feb 15, 1860, the Senate voted 54–2 (S 35). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–1, Republicans 21–1, Others 2–0. 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

54

No

2

Did not vote

14

Date

Feb 15, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.