To table a resolution regarding south carolina. (p. 222-1)

On Dec 31, 1860, the House voted 42–88. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–69, Democrats 29–15, Others 13–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 42
No: 88
Did not vote: 114
Date: Dec 31, 1860

By party

Democrats29 yes · 15 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 69 no · 49 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Carmichael Hindman D-AR voted no
Isaac Newton Morris D-IL voted no
John Alexander Mcclernand D-IL voted no
James Carroll Robinson D-IL voted no
Philip Bond Fouke D-IL voted no
William Ellis Niblack D-IN voted no
William Hayden English D-IN voted no
William Steele Holman D-IN voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
William Howard D-OH voted no
Samuel Sullivan Cox D-OH voted no
Jacob Kerlin Mckenty D-PA voted no
William Montgomery D-PA voted no
Sherrard Clemens D-VA voted no
Albert Gallatin Jenkins D-VA voted no

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 regarding south…: House Vote, Dec 31, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-322/to-table-a-resolution-regarding-south-carolina-p-222 (accessed 2026-10-17).