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Senate roll call 390 · 36th Congress · Jan 9, 1861

To have a paper read regarding southern fortifications, sent to the President by the commissioners of south carolina. (p. 284-3)

On Jan 9, 1861, the Senate voted 36–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 7–13, Others 2–0. 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

36

No

13

Did not vote

21

Date

Jan 9, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.