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Senate roll call 24 · 37th Congress · Mar 23, 1861

To postpone consideration of the resolution relating to the election of the officers of the Senate until monday next. (p. 1497-2)

On Mar 23, 1861, the Senate voted 14–23. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Democrats 12–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

14

No

23

Did not vote

36

Date

Mar 23, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.