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Senate roll call 384 · 36th Congress · Dec 31, 1860

To adjourn during debate on the bill, S.J.RES. 48, proposing amendments to the constitution of the U.S. (p. 217-3)

On Dec 31, 1860, the Senate voted 13–32. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–13, Republicans 0–18, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
13
No
32
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 31, 1860

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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 adjourn during debate on the bill…: Senate Vote, Dec 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-384/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-the-bill-s-j (accessed 2026-10-17).