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Senate roll call 388 · 36th Congress · Jan 7, 1861

To proceed to the consideration of executive business, motion made during consideration of S.J.RES. 48, (12 stat 251, app. 3-2-61), proposing amendments to the

On Jan 7, 1861, the Senate voted 30–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–22, Republicans 21–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

30

No

23

Did not vote

17

Date

Jan 7, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.