To postpone unfinished business and all prior orders and continue the consideration of the H.J.RES. 43, (app. 2-23-61), giving the assent of Congress to certain

On Jun 23, 1860, the Senate voted 29–13 (HJR 43). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–3, Republicans 4–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 29
No: 13
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jun 23, 1860

By party

Democrats24 yes · 3 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 10 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Milton Slocum Latham D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Henry Wilson R-MA voted yes
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted yes
Daniel Clark R-NH voted yes

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 unfinished business and all…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-346/to-postpone-unfinished-business-and-all-prior-orders-and (accessed 2026-10-17).