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House roll call 319 · 36th Congress · Dec 31, 1860

To table a resolution that any attempt to preserve the union between the states of this confederacy by force, would be impracticable and destructive of republic

On Dec 31, 1860, the House voted 98–55. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 71–6, Democrats 14–41, Others 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
98
No
55
Did not vote
91
Date
Dec 31, 1860

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 41 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 6 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others13 yes · 8 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 table a resolution that any attempt to…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-319/to-table-a-resolution-that-any-attempt-to-preserve (accessed 2026-10-17).