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House roll call 350 · 36th Congress · Jan 30, 1861

To concur in a Senate amendment to H.R. 714, which amendment provided for certain pacific post routes and stations and granted land therefor. (p. 647-2, 648-1,

On Jan 30, 1861, the House voted 60–102 (HR 714). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 43–49, Democrats 14–28, Others 3–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 57 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
60
No
102
Did not vote
82
Date
Jan 30, 1861

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 28 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 49 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 25 no · 11 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 concur in a Senate amendment to H.R. 714…: House Vote, Jan 30, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-350/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).