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House roll call 168 · 36th Congress · May 21, 1860

To consider S. 416, a bill to grant to any person who is a head of a family or a citizen of the U.S., 160 acres of land out of the public domain upon condition

On May 21, 1860, the House voted 104–52 (S 416). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 85–0, Democrats 14–29, Others 6–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

104

No

52

Did not vote

85

Date

May 21, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.