To amend the bill providing a temporary government for the territory of idaho, S. 366 (app. 2-28-61), by striking out a provision to prevent any discrimination

On Jan 30, 1861, the Senate voted 19–23 (S 366). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–6, Democrats 2–16, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 19
No: 23
Did not vote: 28
Date: Jan 30, 1861

By party

Democrats2 yes · 16 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Dixon R-CT voted no
James Harlan R-IA voted no
Stephen Arnold Douglas D-IL voted yes
Henry Mower Rice D-MN voted yes
John Parker Hale R-NH voted no
William Henry Seward R-NY voted no
Jacob Collamer R-VT voted no
James Rood Doolittle R-WI 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 amend the bill providing a temporary…: Senate Vote, Jan 30, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-S-443/to-amend-the-bill-providing-a-temporary-government-for (accessed 2026-10-17).