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House roll call 244 · 36th Congress · Jun 15, 1860

To discharge committee of the whole from further consideration of S. 118 (12 stat 29, app. 6/16/1860), paying the claim of d. Myerle for teaching the people of

On Jun 15, 1860, the House voted 112–56 (S 118). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–10, Democrats 30–31, Others 11–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
112
No
56
Did not vote
76
Date
Jun 15, 1860

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 31 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 10 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 15 no · 13 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 discharge committee of the whole from…: House Vote, Jun 15, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-244/to-discharge-committee-of-the-whole-from-further-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).