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House roll call 182 · 36th Congress · May 23, 1860

To dispense with discussion of bill until sergeant at arms can muster absent members, during debate on H.R. 501, (12 stat 104, app. 6/25/1860), civil appropriat

On May 23, 1860, the House voted 34–57 (HR 501). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–48, Democrats 20–4, Others 9–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
34
No
57
Did not vote
153
Date
May 23, 1860

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 4 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 48 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 5 no · 25 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 dispense with discussion of bill until…: House Vote, May 23, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-182/to-dispense-with-discussion-of-bill-until-sergeant-at (accessed 2026-10-17).