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House roll call 295 · 36th Congress · Dec 5, 1860

To pass H.R. 24, a bill to secure homesteads to actual settlers on public land. (p. 15-3)

On Dec 5, 1860, the House voted 131–76 (HR 24). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 102–0, Democrats 23–49, Others 6–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
131
No
76
Did not vote
37
Date
Dec 5, 1860

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 49 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans102 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 27 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 pass H.R. 24, a bill to secure homesteads…: House Vote, Dec 5, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-295/to-pass-h-r-24-a-bill-to-secure (accessed 2026-10-17).