To adjourn in order to stop debate on H.J.RES. 80, proposing certain amendments to the constitution of the U.S. And a vote of the people thereon. (p. 360-3)

On Jan 14, 1861, the Senate voted 9–30. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–21, Republicans 9–7, Others 0–2. 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: 9
No: 30
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jan 14, 1861

By party

Democrats0 yes · 21 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
Lafayette Sabine Foster R-CT voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Zachariah Chandler R-MI voted no
Daniel Clark R-NH voted no
Henry Bowen Anthony R-RI voted no
Jacob Collamer 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn in order to stop debate on…: Senate Vote, Jan 14, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-395/to-adjourn-in-order-to-stop-debate-on-h (accessed 2026-10-17).