To postpone H.R. 701, in order to proceed to consideration of the bill S.J.RES. 54, proposing certain amendments to the U.S. Constitution regarding slavery.

On Jan 16, 1861, the Senate voted 27–26 (HR 701). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–2, Republicans 0–24, Others 2–0. 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: 26
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jan 16, 1861

By party

Democrats25 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Milton Slocum Latham D-CA voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-CA 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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