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House roll call 273 · 36th Congress · Jun 20, 1860

To discharge the committee on public lands from further consideration of H.R. 44 (12 stat 70, app. 6/22/1860) a bill confirming certain land entries under an ac

On Jun 20, 1860, the House voted 60–92 (HR 44). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 38–42, Democrats 14–36, Others 8–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
60
No
92
Did not vote
89
Date
Jun 20, 1860

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 36 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 42 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 17 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 discharge the committee on public lands…: House Vote, Jun 20, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-273/to-discharge-the-committee-on-public-lands-from-further (accessed 2026-10-17).