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Senate roll call 535 · 36th Congress · Feb 23, 1861

To adjourn during debate on H.R. 895, with a view to shutting off consideration of an amendment relating to the carrying out of an indian treaty, H.R. 865. (p.

On Feb 23, 1861, the Senate voted 6–25 (HR 895). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 6–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

6

No

25

Did not vote

39

Date

Feb 23, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.