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Senate roll call 158 · 36th Congress · Apr 16, 1860

To postpone until tomorrow further consideration of the resolution relative to the question of slavery and the right of property in the territories, for purpose

On Apr 16, 1860, the Senate voted 27–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–2, Republicans 0–23, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
27
No
25
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 16, 1860

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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 postpone until tomorrow further…: Senate Vote, Apr 16, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-158/to-postpone-until-tomorrow-further-consideration-of-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).