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Senate roll call 587 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To postpone all prior orders and to proceed to consideration of H.J.RES. 80. (p. 1362-2)

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 25–11 (HJR 80). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 12–5, Republicans 11–6, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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

25

No

11

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.