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House roll call 231 · 36th Congress · Jun 12, 1860

To recede and concur in a Senate amendment with an amendment, to H.R. 503 (12 stat 112, app. 6/25/1860), a bill making appropriations for the service of the pos

On Jun 12, 1860, the House voted 123–63 (HR 503). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–0, Democrats 18–46, Others 15–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
123
No
63
Did not vote
57
Date
Jun 12, 1860

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 46 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans90 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 18 no · 6 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 recede and concur in a Senate amendment…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-231/to-recede-and-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-with (accessed 2026-10-17).