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House roll call 109 · 36th Congress · Apr 2, 1860

To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 7, a bill to punish and prevent the practice of polygamy in the territories of the U.S. And annulling certain acts of the legi

On Apr 2, 1860, the House voted 56–82. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–66, Democrats 42–5, Others 12–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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
56
No
82
Did not vote
106
Date
Apr 2, 1860

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 66 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 11 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To adjourn, during debate on H.R. 7, a bill…: House Vote, Apr 2, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-109/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-h-r-7-a (accessed 2026-10-17).