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Senate roll call 470 · 36th Congress · Feb 14, 1861

To adjourn made during debate on the nomination of philip c. Kennedy to be a second lieutenant in the marine corps.

On Feb 14, 1861, the Senate voted 24–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 1–23, Republicans 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

24

No

23

Did not vote

23

Date

Feb 14, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.