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House roll call 163 · 36th Congress · May 17, 1860

To pass H.R. 503 (12 stat 112, app. 6/25/1860), a bill making appropriations for the post office dept. For fiscal 1861. (p. 2160)

On May 17, 1860, the House voted 108–59 (HR 503). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 69–12, Democrats 26–31, Others 13–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

108

No

59

Did not vote

77

Date

May 17, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.