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House roll call 16 · 36th Congress · Dec 30, 1859

To adjourn.

On Dec 30, 1859, the House voted 102–101. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–88, Democrats 65–8, Others 29–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

102

No

101

Did not vote

41

Date

Dec 30, 1859

From Voteview roll call records.