To postpone resolutions relative to states rights, slavery in the states and territories, the powers of the territorial legislatures over the subject of slavery

On May 19, 1860, the Senate voted 15–30. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–23, Republicans 11–6, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 15
No: 30
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 19, 1860

By party

Democrats3 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Stephen Russell Mallory D-FL voted yes
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Lyman Trumbull R-IL voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted yes
Thomas Lanier Clingman D-NC voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Wade R-OH voted no
Simon Cameron R-PA voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT 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 resolutions relative to states…: Senate Vote, May 19, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-192/to-postpone-resolutions-relative-to-states-rights-slavery-in (accessed 2026-10-17).