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House roll call 140 · 36th Congress · Apr 23, 1860

That when the house adjourns, it adjourn until thursday next, so as to have no session on tuesday or wednesday. (p. 1825)

On Apr 23, 1860, the House voted 24–112. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–72, Democrats 17–25, Others 5–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 19 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
24
No
112
Did not vote
108
Date
Apr 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 25 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 72 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 15 no · 19 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, “That when the house adjourns, it adjourn…: House Vote, Apr 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-140/that-when-the-house-adjourns-it-adjourn-until-thursday (accessed 2026-10-17).