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House roll call 279 · 36th Congress · Jun 21, 1860

To discharge committee of the whole from further consideration of H.R. 772, paying von camp, chapin and others for loss sustained by seizure by U.S. Agents of t

On Jun 21, 1860, the House voted 72–71 (HR 772). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–43, Democrats 29–20, Others 16–8. 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
72
No
71
Did not vote
101
Date
Jun 21, 1860

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 20 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 43 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 8 no · 15 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 21, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-279/to-discharge-committee-of-the-whole-from-further-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).