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House roll call 165 · 36th Congress · May 18, 1860

To pass H.R. 114, providing for the safety of passengers on vessels propelled in whole or part by steam. (p. 2179)

On May 18, 1860, the House voted 87–74 (HR 114). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–22, Democrats 21–36, Others 12–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
87
No
74
Did not vote
83
Date
May 18, 1860

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 36 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans54 yes · 22 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 16 no · 11 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, “To pass H.R. 114, providing for the safety…: House Vote, May 18, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-165/to-pass-h-r-114-providing-for-the-safety (accessed 2026-10-17).