On passage of a resolution calling for certain information from the President of the U.S. To inform Senate regarding office of secretary of war. (p. 304-2)

On Jan 10, 1861, the Senate voted 35–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–1, Republicans 7–16, Others 2–0. 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: 35
No: 17
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 10, 1861

By party

Democrats26 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted yes
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted yes
Willard Saulsbury Sr. D-DE voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted yes
John Conover Ten Eyck R-NJ voted yes
Edward Dickinson Baker R-OR voted yes
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted yes
Solomon Foot R-VT voted yes

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 passage of a resolution calling for…: Senate Vote, Jan 10, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-392/on-passage-of-a-resolution-calling-for-certain-information (accessed 2026-10-17).