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House roll call 132 · 36th Congress · Apr 17, 1860

To pass resolution providing for a recess of the house while chairs and benches are rearranged in order to give more room. (p. 1759)

On Apr 17, 1860, the House voted 69–113. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 14–73, Democrats 44–22, Others 11–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
69
No
113
Did not vote
62
Date
Apr 17, 1860

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 73 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 18 no · 10 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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