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House roll call 307 · 36th Congress · Dec 17, 1860

To pass a resolution approving of the union of the states and its preservation and that nothing has happened to warrent its dissolution. (p. 110-2)

On Dec 17, 1860, the House voted 115–44. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 92–1, Democrats 13–32, Others 10–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
115
No
44
Did not vote
85
Date
Dec 17, 1860

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 32 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans92 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 11 no · 18 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 a resolution approving of the union…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-307/to-pass-a-resolution-approving-of-the-union-of (accessed 2026-10-17).