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Senate roll call 24 · 37th Congress · Mar 23, 1861

To postpone consideration of the resolution relating to the election of the officers of the Senate until monday next. (p. 1497-2)

On Mar 23, 1861, the Senate voted 14–23. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Democrats 12–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 37th Congress (1861–1862), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
14
No
23
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 23, 1861

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 23 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To postpone consideration of the resolution…: Senate Vote, Mar 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/37-S-24/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-resolution-relating-to-the (accessed 2026-10-17).