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Senate roll call 422 · 36th Congress · Jan 22, 1861

To lay on the table in order to end controversy, the subject of actual or intended resignations of senators from certain states and the secession of such states

On Jan 22, 1861, the Senate voted 32–22. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 7–20, Republicans 24–1, Others 1–1. 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

32

No

22

Did not vote

16

Date

Jan 22, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.