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Senate roll call 7 · 37th Congress · Mar 14, 1861

To consider the resolution, declaring that a. G. Brown and jefferson davis of mississippi, s. Mallory of florida, c. Clay of alabama, r. Toombs of georgia, and

On Mar 14, 1861, the Senate voted 26–13. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 25–0, Democrats 1–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
26
No
13
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 14, 1861

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 13 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 consider the resolution, declaring that…: Senate Vote, Mar 14, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-7/to-consider-the-resolution-declaring-that-a-g-brown (accessed 2026-10-14).

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