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Senate roll call 584 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

On passage of a resolution suspending the 26th rule relating to constitutional amendments so far as it may effect bills and joint resolutions of the Senate and

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 20–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 4–15, Democrats 14–1, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

20

No

16

Did not vote

34

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.