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House roll call 34 · 36th Congress · Feb 3, 1860

To pass a resolution that there be paid out of contingent fund of the house to james c. Allen, late clerk, in addition to the salary allowed him by law, eight d

On Feb 3, 1860, the House voted 75–130. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 16–83, Democrats 43–28, Others 16–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
75
No
130
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 3, 1860

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 83 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others16 yes · 19 no · 4 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 pass a resolution that there be paid out…: House Vote, Feb 3, 1860,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-34/to-pass-a-resolution-that-there-be-paid-out (accessed 2026-10-17).