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Senate roll call 349 · 36th Congress · Jun 23, 1860

On motion during debate on the H.J.RES. 43, (app. 2-23-61), giving assent of Congress to certain acts passed or to be passed by the legislatures of the states o

On Jun 23, 1860, the Senate voted 28–14 (HJR 43). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–14, Republicans 18–0, Others 1–0. 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
28
No
14
Did not vote
28
Date
Jun 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 14 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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, “On motion during debate on the H.J.RES. 43…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-349/on-motion-during-debate-on-the-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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