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Senate roll call 39 · 36th Congress · Jan 17, 1860

To adjourn, for purpose of terminating debate on the resolution providing that a committee of three senators be appointed by the presiding officer of the Senate

On Jan 17, 1860, the Senate voted 18–36. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–33, Republicans 17–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

18

No

36

Did not vote

16

Date

Jan 17, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.