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House roll call 203 · 36th Congress · Jun 2, 1860

To pass a resolution for the appointment of a committee to inquire into the alleged corrupt employment of money by executive officers in certain elections in pe

On Jun 2, 1860, the House voted 166–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 81–1, Democrats 57–2, Others 29–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
166
No
4
Did not vote
73
Date
Jun 2, 1860

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 1 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others29 yes · 1 no · 9 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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