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Senate roll call 86 · 36th Congress · Mar 7, 1860

To postpone until tommorrow further consideration of H.R.5, and order to be printed the President's message and accompanying documents regarding alleged hostili

On Mar 7, 1860, the Senate voted 23–19 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 3–19, Republicans 20–0. 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

23

No

19

Did not vote

28

Date

Mar 7, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.