To amend S. 366, by providing to eliminate from section nine the following: "except only that, in all cases involving title to slaves, writs of errors or appeal

On Feb 18, 1861, the House voted 87–52 (S 366). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–1, Democrats 0–35, Others 1–17. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 87
No: 52
Did not vote: 104
Date: Feb 18, 1861

By party

Democrats0 yes · 35 no · 52 didn’t vote
Republicans86 yes · 1 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 17 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Corwin R-OH voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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