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Senate roll call 522 · 36th Congress · Feb 22, 1861

To adjourn in order to terminate debate due to late hour on the civil appropriation bill for 1862, H.R. 985, (12 stat. 214, app. 3-2-61).

On Feb 22, 1861, the Senate voted 21–27. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–23, Democrats 18–4, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

21

No

27

Did not vote

22

Date

Feb 22, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.