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House roll call 171 · 36th Congress · May 21, 1860

To amend S. 299 (12 stat 23, app. 6/1/1860), a bill to increase and regulate the pay of the U.S. Navy, by reducing the amount of certain pay increases, and maki

On May 21, 1860, the House voted 116–66 (S 299). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–45, Democrats 44–15, Others 28–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
116
No
66
Did not vote
62
Date
May 21, 1860

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 15 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 45 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others28 yes · 6 no · 5 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 amend S. 299 (12 stat 23, app. 6/1/1860)…: House Vote, May 21, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-171/to-amend-s-299-12-stat-23-app-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).