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Senate roll call 457 · 36th Congress · Feb 9, 1861

On the question of receiving resolutions passed by the democratic state convention of ohio jan. 23, 1861, declaring the necessity, at this time, for a conventio

On Feb 9, 1861, the Senate voted 33–14. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–13, Democrats 19–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

33

No

14

Did not vote

23

Date

Feb 9, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.