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House roll call 328 · 36th Congress · Jan 2, 1861

When house adjourns tomorrow it adjourn to meet on monday next, to secure a recess from friday to monday, motion made during debate on a resolution regarding so

On Jan 2, 1861, the House voted 61–86. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–71, Democrats 40–10, Others 19–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
61
No
86
Did not vote
97
Date
Jan 2, 1861

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 10 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 71 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Others19 yes · 5 no · 15 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, “When house adjourns tomorrow it adjourn to…: House Vote, Jan 2, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-328/when-house-adjourns-tomorrow-it-adjourn-to-meet-on (accessed 2026-10-17).