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House roll call 215 · 36th Congress · Jun 6, 1860

To pass H.J. RES. 43, (12 stat 250, 2/21/1861), giving the assent of Congress to certain acts passed or to be passed by the legislature of arkansas, louisiana a

On Jun 6, 1860, the House voted 85–77 (HJR 43). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 8–69, Democrats 51–4, Others 28–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
85
No
77
Did not vote
80
Date
Jun 6, 1860

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 4 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 69 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others28 yes · 4 no · 7 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 pass H.J. RES. 43, (12 stat 250…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-215/to-pass-h-j-res-43-12-stat-250 (accessed 2026-10-17).