To pass a resolution that neither the Congress of the U.S., nor the people or governments of the non-slaveholding states have the constitutional right to legisl

On Feb 11, 1861, the House voted 162–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 94–0, Democrats 39–0, Others 29–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 36th Congress (1859–1860), James Buchanan was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Yes: 162
No: 0
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 11, 1861

By party

Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 48 didn’t vote
Republicans94 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others29 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass a resolution that neither the…: House Vote, Feb 11, 1861,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/36-H-361/to-pass-a-resolution-that-neither-the-congress-of (accessed 2026-10-17).