To postpone further consideration of S. 50, prohibiting the issuing of bank notes in the district of columbia, and take up the special order, S. 37, making an a

On Feb 23, 1860, the Senate voted 20–33 (S 50). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–33, Republicans 20–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 20
No: 33
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 23, 1860

By party

Democrats0 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone further consideration of S. 50…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-74/to-postpone-further-consideration-of-s-50-prohibiting-the (accessed 2026-10-17).