To postpone consideration of the bill H.R. 503, for purpose of submitting a motion to rescind the order of the Senate, relative to a daily recess.

On Jun 23, 1860, the Senate voted 23–20 (HR 503). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–4, Republicans 2–16, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 23
No: 20
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jun 23, 1860

By party

Democrats20 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Sumner R-MA voted yes
Henry Wilson R-MA voted yes
James Stephen Green D-MO voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN 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 consideration of the bill H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-351/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-bill-h-r-503 (accessed 2026-10-17).