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House roll call 183 · 36th Congress · May 24, 1860

To amend H.R. 501, (12 stat 104, app. 6/25/1860), civil appropriations bill for 1861, which amendment appropriates $8,000 for the protection of piers and beacon

On May 24, 1860, the House voted 110–64 (HR 501). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–1, Democrats 8–47, Others 8–16. 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
110
No
64
Did not vote
70
Date
May 24, 1860

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 47 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 16 no · 15 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 H.R. 501, (12 stat 104, app…: House Vote, May 24, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-183/to-amend-h-r-501-12-stat-104-app (accessed 2026-10-17).