To postpone consideration of the bills relating to the district of columbia and proceed to the consideration of S. 345, (app. 2-23-61), regarding the claim of m

On Apr 7, 1860, the Senate voted 18–23 (S 345). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–8, Republicans 4–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 18
No: 23
Did not vote: 29
Date: Apr 7, 1860

By party

Democrats14 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Fitzpatrick D-AL voted no
James Dixon R-CT voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted yes
James Wilson Grimes R-IA voted yes
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted no
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted no
George Ellis Pugh D-OH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted yes
James Murray Mason D-VA voted no
Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter D-VA voted no

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 postpone consideration of the bills…: Senate Vote, Apr 7, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-144/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-bills-relating-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).