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House roll call 315 · 36th Congress · Dec 19, 1860

That when the house adjourns tomorrow, it adjourns to meet on jan. 7, 1861. (p. 153)

On Dec 19, 1860, the House voted 82–93. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–70, Democrats 46–18, Others 23–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
82
No
93
Did not vote
69
Date
Dec 19, 1860

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 18 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 70 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others23 yes · 5 no · 11 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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