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House roll call 155 · 36th Congress · May 12, 1860

To table H.R. 707, a bill to provide a temporary government for the territory of idaho. (p. 2085)

On May 12, 1860, the House voted 91–83 (HR 707). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 1–83, Democrats 62–0, Others 28–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

91

No

83

Did not vote

70

Date

May 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.