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Senate roll call 346 · 36th Congress · Jun 23, 1860

To postpone unfinished business and all prior orders and continue the consideration of the H.J.RES. 43, (app. 2-23-61), giving the assent of Congress to certain

On Jun 23, 1860, the Senate voted 29–13 (HJR 43). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–3, Republicans 4–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

29

No

13

Did not vote

28

Date

Jun 23, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.