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House roll call 327 · 36th Congress · Jan 2, 1861

To adjourn, during debate on a resolution regarding south carolina. (p. 236-1)

On Jan 2, 1861, the House voted 67–87. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–80, Democrats 45–6, Others 22–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
67
No
87
Did not vote
90
Date
Jan 2, 1861

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 6 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 80 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others22 yes · 1 no · 16 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 adjourn, during debate on a resolution…: House Vote, Jan 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-327/to-adjourn-during-debate-on-a-resolution-regarding-south (accessed 2026-10-17).