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Senate roll call 196 · 36th Congress · May 23, 1860

To postpone until tomorrow further consideration on the nomination of miles k. Warrington, to be lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

On May 23, 1860, the Senate voted 7–22. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–14, Republicans 1–6, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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
7
No
22
Did not vote
41
Date
May 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 6 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

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, May 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-196/to-postpone-until-tomorrow-further-consideration-on-the-nomination (accessed 2026-10-17).