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House roll call 120 · 36th Congress · Apr 9, 1860

To table the appeal from a decision of the chair, which decision was that the chairman of a committee which reports a bill has the right to open and close debat

On Apr 9, 1860, the House voted 125–59. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 89–0, Democrats 13–54, Others 23–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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

125

No

59

Did not vote

60

Date

Apr 9, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.