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Senate roll call 594 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

On agreeing to amendment offered as a substitute for H.J.RES. 80, in order to submit articles as amendments to the U.S. Constitution which shall be valid when r

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 14–25 (HJR 80). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–6, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

14

No

25

Did not vote

31

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.