To postpone until thursday consideration of S.J.RES. 54, relating to the abolition of slavery through constitutional amendment, because the next two day have be

On Jan 14, 1861, the Senate voted 19–25 (SJR 54). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–23, Republicans 19–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 19
No: 25
Did not vote: 26
Date: Jan 14, 1861

By party

Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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