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Senate roll call 595 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To amend H.J.RES. 80, in the form of a substitute resolution that acknowledges the provisions of the constitution as being ample to preserve the union; that it

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 13–24 (HJR 80). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–6, Democrats 0–16, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

13

No

24

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.