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Senate roll call 158 · 36th Congress · Apr 16, 1860

To postpone until tomorrow further consideration of the resolution relative to the question of slavery and the right of property in the territories, for purpose

On Apr 16, 1860, the Senate voted 27–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 0–23, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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

27

No

25

Did not vote

18

Date

Apr 16, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.