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House roll call 156 · 36th Congress · May 12, 1860

That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole on the state of the union and proceed to the consideration of the calendar on the territorial busi

On May 12, 1860, the House voted 91–74. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–72, Democrats 55–1, Others 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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

91

No

74

Did not vote

79

Date

May 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.