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House roll call 301 · 36th Congress · Dec 11, 1860

That the house agree to excuse MR. Boyce from service on the select committee of one from each state appointed under the order of the house, President's message

On Dec 11, 1860, the House voted 100–100. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 36–65, Democrats 41–24, Others 23–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
100
No
100
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 11, 1860

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 24 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 65 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 11 no · 5 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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