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House roll call 229 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

To pass S.J. RES. 35 (12 stat 117, app. 6/15/1860), which directs the supt. Of U.S. Coast survey to furnish a vessel for conveyance of astronomers not exceeding

On Jun 12, 1860, the House voted 117–61 (SJR 35). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 79–8, Democrats 19–39, Others 19–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

117

No

61

Did not vote

66

Date

Jun 12, 1860

From Voteview roll call records.