To amend a motion to postpone consideration of S. 33. (p. 343-2, 3)

On Jul 30, 1861, the Senate voted 35–8 (S 33). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–4, Democrats 7–4, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 35
No: 8
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jul 30, 1861

By party

Democrats7 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Willard Saulsbury Sr. D-DE voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
William Pitt Fessenden R-ME voted no
Trusten Polk D-MO voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Edgar Cowan R-PA voted no
Andrew Johnson D-TN voted no
Solomon Foot R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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