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House roll call 181 · 36th Congress · May 23, 1860

To amend H.R. 339, by providing to prohibit the reporters of the house from reporting any remark made by any member who is not first recognized by the speaker o

On May 23, 1860, the House voted 75–83 (HR 339). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 37–40, Democrats 21–33, Others 17–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 58 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
75
No
83
Did not vote
86
Date
May 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 33 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 40 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 10 no · 12 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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