To postpone consideration of S.J.RES. 54, in order to take up the bill H.R. 23, (12 stat. 126), admitting kansas into the union. (p. 409-2)

On Jan 16, 1861, the Senate voted 25–30 (SJR 54). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–28, Republicans 25–0, 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: 25
No: 30
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 16, 1861

By party

Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 2 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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