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House roll call 195 · 36th Congress · May 31, 1860

To amend H.J. RES. 22 (12 stat 117, 6/23/1860), providing for public printing, by substituting a new resolution. (p. 2482, 2483)

On May 31, 1860, the House voted 120–56 (HJR 22). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 70–12, Democrats 22–40, Others 29–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
120
No
56
Did not vote
66
Date
May 31, 1860

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 40 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans70 yes · 12 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 5 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 H.J. RES. 22 (12 stat 117…: House Vote, May 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-195/to-amend-h-j-res-22-12-stat-117 (accessed 2026-10-17).