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House roll call 123 · 36th Congress · Apr 12, 1860

To pass H.R. 23 (12 stat 126, app. 1/29/1861), providing for the admission of kansas into the union. (p. 1672)

On Apr 12, 1860, the House voted 135–72 (HR 23). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 105–0, Democrats 21–48, Others 9–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
135
No
72
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 48 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans105 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 24 no · 6 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 pass H.R. 23 (12 stat 126, app…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-123/to-pass-h-r-23-12-stat-126-app (accessed 2026-10-17).