To amend the fourth resolution providing that neither Congress nor a territorial legislature whether by direct legislation or legislation of an indirect charact

On May 25, 1860, the Senate voted 16–33. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–33, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 16
No: 33
Did not vote: 21
Date: May 25, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 amend the fourth resolution providing…: Senate Vote, May 25, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-209/to-amend-the-fourth-resolution-providing-that-neither-congress (accessed 2026-10-17).