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Senate roll call 597 · 36th Congress · Mar 2, 1861

To amend H.J.RES. 80, by bringing to the attention of the american people the present irreconcilable conditions concerning slavery. (p. 1401-3)

On Mar 2, 1861, the Senate voted 3–34 (HJR 80). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–20, Democrats 2–12, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

3

No

34

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 2, 1861

From Voteview roll call records.