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House roll call 228 · 36th Congress · Jun 9, 1860

To pass H.R. 663 (12 stat 59, app. 6/20/1860), a bill to authorize divorce in the district of columbia and for other purposes. (p. 2799-1)

On Jun 9, 1860, the House voted 88–68 (HR 663). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–22, Democrats 25–38, Others 17–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
88
No
68
Did not vote
88
Date
Jun 9, 1860

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 38 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 22 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others17 yes · 8 no · 14 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.R. 663 (12 stat 59, app…: House Vote, Jun 9, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-228/to-pass-h-r-663-12-stat-59-app (accessed 2026-10-17).